The prevention of corticosteroid-induced bone loss with intermittent cyclical etidronate.

A prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled primary prevention trial was undertaken in 28 patients commencing low to moderate doses of corticosteroids for the first time. Patients were randomised to intermittent cyclical etidronate (400 mg daily for 2 weeks) and calcium (500 mg daily...

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Main Authors: Jenkins, E, Walker-Bone, K, Wood, A, McCrae, F, Cooper, C, Cawley, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1999