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  • Title: Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
    Author: Lucasey B.
    Journal: Nurs Clin North Am; 2001 Sep; 36(3):455-66, ix. PubMed ID: 11532660.
    Abstract:
    Long-term use of corticosteroids can lead to a change in bone turnover, and thus to a progressive decrease in bone mineral density, which increases the risk of fractures. Up to 50% of patients taking chronic corticosteroids sustain osteoporotic fractures. Although its actual incidence is unknown, corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis is the most common form of drug-related osteoporosis. It is important that nurses become familiar with the diagnostic criteria for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis and take the necessary steps toward prevention and treatment of this disease.
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