Use of beta-2 agonists and risk of hip/femur fracture: a population-based case-control study.

INTRODUCTION: Administration of beta-2 agonists decreased bone mineral density in rats. But the association between bronchodilators and fracture risk has not been studied in humans. OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between use of beta-2 agonists and risk of hip/femur fracture. METHODS: We cond...

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Main Authors: de Vries, F, Pouwels, S, Bracke, M, Leufkens, H, Cooper, C, Lammers, J, van Staa, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007