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Fracture prevention by screening for high fracture risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis showed a significant reduction of (major) osteoporotic fractures and hip fractures after screening using fracture risk assessment and bone densitometry compared with usual care. The results indicate that screening is effective for fracture risk reduction, esp...

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Autores principales: Merlijn, T., Swart, K.M.A., van der Horst, H.E., Netelenbos, J.C., Elders, P.J.M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer London 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7010619/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31838551
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00198-019-05226-w