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Osteoporosis

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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis.

References

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Kern LM, Powe NR, Levine MA, Fitzpatrick AL, Harris TB, Robbins J, et al. Association between screening for osteoporosis and the incidence of hip fracture. Ann Intern Med . 2005 Feb 1;142(3):173-81.

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• Review Date: 10/18/2006
• Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

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