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Osteoporosis
Research in osteoporosis provides new insights
April 14th, 2005
Reports from the United States and markus highlight recent research on osteoporosis. Study 1: Researchers conclude that all organ transplant recipients should receive preventative therapy for osteoporosis. According to a study from the United States, "Organ transplant recipients experience rapid bone loss and high fracture rates, particularly during the early post-transplant period." "Early rapid bone loss occurs in the setting of uncoupled bone turnover with increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation. Because there are no clinical factors that reliably predict post-transplant bone loss and fractures in the individual...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-14)
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