Teriparatide or alendronate in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Article Abstract:

Results from 18-month randomized trial to compare the effects of recombinant teriparatide with those of alendronate for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis who have had long-term exposure to glucocorticoids and are at high risk for fracture is reported. The bone mineral density increased more in patients receiving teriparatide than in those receiving alendronate.

Bones, Complications and side effects, Drug therapy, Comparative analysis, Bone density, Dosage and administration, Alendronate, Clinical report

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Prevention of osteoporosis associated with chronic glucocorticoid therapy

Article Abstract:

An update on the problem of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss in dermatologic patients is presented that seeks to raise awareness among dermatologists of the different treatment options available. It is emphasized that physicians are responsible not only for treating a disease but also for preventing the adverse effects associated with a given therapy.

Prevention

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Anatomical and hormonal influences on women's dermatologic health

Article Abstract:

The greater susceptibility of women to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the greater prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women are discussed. The differential effect of STDs on women versus men is examined to better understand what is needed to protect women from the morbidity and mortality of STDs.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Autoimmune diseases, Cutaneous manifestations of general diseases, Skin manifestations

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