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Corticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis

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A detailed drug history is of vital importance, because many drugs and substances can adversely affect the skeleton. A comprehensive list of drugs associated with increased risk for osteoporosis in adults has been outlined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (Table 78.1).

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Bartl, R., Bartl, C. (2017). Corticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis. In: Bone Disorders . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29182-6_78

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