Effect Of Calcitrol And Calcium Supplementation In The Prevention Of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patiens

Prolonged glucocorticoid therapy can lead to loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and higher risk of fracture. Fortunately this can be prevented or reduced if preventive measures are started early. Calcitriol (1 ,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) and calcium supplementation is a rational therapy for minimising...

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Main Author: CHIN, CHAN LEE
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2001
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/36738/1/dr_chan_lee_chin.pdf
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