Inflammatory bowel disease and the risk of fracture.
BACKGROUND and AIMS: Although patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have reduced bone mass, there is controversy whether there is an increased risk of fracture. This study examines the risk of fracture and its predictors in patients with IBD. METHODS: In a primary care- based nested case-c...
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| Natura: | Journal article |
| Lingua: | English |
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2003
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