Who's at risk for glucocorticoid osteoporosis?
234 views · Published 24 August 2018 · 4:08 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: KGUN9 · 2018 · Entertainment
People living with common inflammatory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis often need to turn to glucocorticoid medications (also known as corticosteroids) for long periods of time to help manage these conditions. Glucocorticoids can cause significant bone loss and increased risk of osteoporotic fracture.
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