FRAX is being incorporated in an increasing number of clinical guidelines, and assessment
and intervention thresholds have been provided to instruct clinical decision-making. There is …

Background: Therapy with corticosteroids often results in bone loss and corticosteroid-
induced osteoporosis. In previous studies, bone mineral density (BMD) has been examined …

Inhaled corticosteroids are widely used in the long-term management of asthma in children.
Data on the relationship between inhaled corticosteroid therapy and osteoporotic fracture …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) demonstrate a greater
osteoporosis prevalence than the general population. This osteoporosis risk may be …

Patients with COPD have high risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Hip and vertebral fractures
might impair mobility, and vertebral fractures further reduce lung function. This review …

Osteoporosis or osteopenia occurs in about 44 million Americans, resulting in 1.5 million
fragility fractures per year. The consequences of these fractures include pain, disability …

The effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) remains controversial. Randomized controlled trials, meta …

Background In patients with severe emphysema, bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced
and the risk of osteoporosis is increased. Study objectives To identify the impact of lung …

ABSTRACT Glucocorticoid (GC)-induced osteoporosis (GCOP) is the most common cause
of iatrogenic osteoporosis (OP). Fractures may occur in 30-50% of patients on chronic GC …

Corticosteroids constitute an ideal treatment for various inflammatory and autoimmune
disorders due to their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory actions. However …