Efficacy of tibolone and raloxifene for the maintenance of skeletal muscle strength, bone mineral density, balance, body composition, cognitive function, mood/depression, anxiety and quality of life/well-being in late postmenopausal women ≥ 70 years: Study design of a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, single-center trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Postmenopausal women are prone to develop functional disabilities as a result of reduction in muscle strength and muscle mass caused by diminished levels of female sex hormones. While hormone replacement therapy may counteract these...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Trials |
| Online Access: | http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/9/1/32 |