Osteoporosis Treatment Now Approved in Europe & US for Men (y 2)

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References

    
    1) Kamel HK. Male Osteoporosis: New trends in diagnosis and
    therapy. Drugs Aging 2005; 22 (9): 741-748
    2) Boonen S et al. Oral Risedronate Treatment in Men with
    Osteoporosis: Study Design and Baseline Characteristics. Poster presented
    at ASBMR 2005 (number SU404)

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