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Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2009, Pages 293-323

Brian J., Gates , Travis E., Sonnett , Cristina A.K., DuVall , Erin K., Dobbins

Background: Fractures are a significant problem in geriatric patients, and understanding the evidence for benefit and possible harm of osteoporosis treatments is critical to appropriate management of this patient population.Objective: The purpose of this article was to review the evidence and treatment considerations related to use of the approved osteoporosis treatments in the United States across the continuum of ages in the geriatric population.Methods: MEDLINE and the Web of Science were searched to find English-language articles published from 2000 through July 2009. Search terms included: practice guideline, osteoporosis, calcium, vitamin D, pharmacoeconomics, ethnicity, and treatment. The generic names of each…

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