Effect of parathyroid hormone (1-34) on fractures and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

M Neer, R; D Arnaud, C; R Zanchetta, J; Prince, R; A Gaich, G; Y Reginster, J; B Hodsman, A; F Eriksen, E; Ish-Shalom, S; K Genant, H; Wang, O; H Mitlak, B

doi:10.1056/NEJM200105103441904

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Effect of parathyroid hormone (1-34) on fractures and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

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Authors:

R M Neer

C D Arnaud

J R Zanchetta

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Once-daily injections of parathyroid hormone or its amino-terminal fragments increase bone formation and bone mass without causing hypercalcemia, but their effects on fractures are unknown. METHODS: We randomly assigned 1637 postmenopausal women with prior vertebral fractures to receive ...

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