Indian Journal of Rheumatology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 53-54, June 2011

Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: Apt guidelines at the right time

Senior Advisor (Medicine and Rheumatology), Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi - 110010

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PII: S0973-3698(11)60057-5

doi:10.1016/S0973-3698(11)60057-5

Indian Journal of Rheumatology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 53-54, June 2011

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