Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in Saudi end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis
Background: Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density, thereby increasing the risk of pathological fractures. It is a common complication of chronic kidney disease. However, there is limited local data on the prevalence of osteoporosis in end-stage renal disease. Objective:...
Main Authors: | Moeber M Mahzari, Ahmed R Alibrahim, Nawaf A Alghamdi, Muatassem A Alsadhan, Saad M Almoamary, Emad M Masuadi, Awad S Al Shahrani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2022;volume=10;issue=3;spage=259;epage=265;aulast=Mahzari |
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