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- Title
Prevention of Osteoporosis Associated With Chronic Glucocorticoid Therapy.
- Authors
Summey, Brett T.; Yosipovitch, Gil; Heffernan, Michael P.; Saag, Kenneth G.; Robinson, June K.; Callen, Jeffrey P.
- Abstract
ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY Glucocorticoid-Induced Bone Loss in Dermatologic Patients: An Update Brett T. Summey, MD; Gil Yosipovitch, MD Objective: To raise awareness of the new treatment options and current recommendations among dermatologists treating patients with systemic corticosteroids. Data Sources: MEDLINE peer-reviewed publications. Study Selection: English language and clinical pertinence to corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. Data Extraction: Pertinent information on pathophysiologic, epidemiologic, clinical trial, cost-effectiveness, and treatment option data regarding corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis. Data Synthesis: Comprehensive summary of published data on the pathophysiologic, epidemiologic, clinical, and treatment data and current practice guidelines regarding corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis; creation of an algorithmic management approach for patients treated with long-term oral corticosteroids. Conclusions: Glucocorticoid-induced bone loss is the most predictable and debilitating complication of prolonged administration of systemic corticosteroids. Every dermatologist prescribing systemic...
- Subjects
DERMATOLOGY; DERMATOLOGISTS; ADRENOCORTICAL hormones; OSTEOPOROSIS prevention; MEDICAL research
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2006, Vol 295, Issue 11, p1300
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
Article