Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in inflammatory bowel disease.

The following are guidelines for evaluation and consideration for treatment of patients with inflammatory bone disease (IBD) after bone mineral density (BMD) measurements. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has indicated that its recommendations are intended to serve as refere...

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Main Authors: Lichtenstein, G, Sands, B, Pazianas, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006
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Summary:The following are guidelines for evaluation and consideration for treatment of patients with inflammatory bone disease (IBD) after bone mineral density (BMD) measurements. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has indicated that its recommendations are intended to serve as reference points for clinical decision-making, not as rigid standards, limits, or rules. They should not be interpreted as quality standards.