Effect of simvastatin on bone markers in osteopenic women: a placebo-controlled, dose-ranging trial [ISRCTN85429598]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors increase new bone formation <it>in vitro</it> and in rodents. Results of epidemiologic analyses evaluating the association between use of these cholesterol-lowering dr...

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Main Authors: Morse Megan, Hsia Judith, Levin Virginia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/3/7