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Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

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The Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis was developed by an expert committee of the National Osteiporosis Foundation in collaboration with a multispecialty council of medical experts in the field of bone health convened by NOF.
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The Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis was developed by an expert committee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) in collaboration with a multispecialty council of medical experts in the field of bone health convened by NOF. Readers are urged to consult current prescribing information on any drug, device, or procedure discussed in this publication.

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Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women: Principal results from the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial

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