Long-term treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: a review from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).

INTRODUCTION: Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a chronic disease requiring treatment that balances long-term fracture efficacy against risk. METHODS: We reviewed the efficacy and safety of calcium and vitamin D, the selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), the bisphosphonates, denosumab, and st...

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Main Authors: Cooper, C, Reginster, J, Cortet, B, Diaz-Curiel, M, Lorenc, R, Kanis, J, Rizzoli, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012