The role of calcitonin in the prevention of osteoporosis

被引:17
作者
Avioli, LV [1 ]
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[1] Washington Univ, Sch Med, Div Bone & Mineral Dis, St Louis, MO 63110 USA
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10.1016/S0889-8529(05)70013-X
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 [临床医学]; 100201 [内科学];
摘要
This article discusses calcitonin as an alternative for patients with established osteoporosis who cannot, will not, or should not proceed with estrogen replacement therapy. Clinical trial data for calcitonin in both injectable and nasal spray formulations and for both lower-dose and higher-dose regimens are presented.
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