Design of the SALT Osteoporosis Study: a randomised pragmatic trial, to study a primary care screening and treatment program for the prevention of fractures in women aged 65 years or older

Design of the SALT Osteoporosis Study: a randomised pragmatic trial, to study a primary care screening and treatment program for the prevention of fractures in women aged 65 years or older

Abstract Background Several drugs have become available for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, screening and treatment of patients with a high fracture risk is currently not recommended in the Netherlands, because the effectiveness of bone sparing drugs has not been demonstrated in the general...

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Main Authors: P. J. M. Elders, T. Merlijn, K. M. A. Swart, W. van Hout, B. C. van der Zwaard, C. Niemeijer, M. W. Heymans, A. A. van der Heijden, F. Rutters, H. E. van der Horst, P. Lips, J. C. Netelenbos, N. M. van Schoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Primary care
Randomised pragmatic trial
Screening
Bisphosphonates
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1783-y

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