Since the discovery of glucocorticoids in the 1940s and the recognition of their anti-
inflammatory effects, they have been amongst the most widely used and effective treatments …

Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are a key part of therapy regimens for a diverse variety of
conditions. Despite their efficacy, they are associated with a wide variety of adverse events …

Objective This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating patients
who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness …

Objectives To estimate fracture risk in patients receiving bariatric surgery versus matched
controls. Design Population based, retrospective cohort study. Setting Use of records from …

Natural and synthetic glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely employed in a number of
inflammatory, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases, and, despite the introduction of novel …

Background and Purpose—Stroke increases the risk of hip/femur fracture, as seen in several
studies, although the time course of this increased risk remains unclear. Therefore, our …

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of vertebral fractures to investigate the
determinants of vertebral fracture risk in patients with COPD. The risk of vertebral fractures is …

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at an increased risk of fracture owing to a
greater risk of falling and decreased bone mineral density when compared with the general …

Objectives To update the recommendations on the prevention and treatment of
glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis issued in 2003 by the French National Authority for …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at increased risk of osteoporosis
and fractures. Risk factors such as smoking, advanced age, physical inactivity, malnutrition …