Sato, Shinji <br/><br/>
Effect of intermittent cyclical etidronate therapy on corticosteroid induced osteoporosis in Japanese patients with connective tissue disease: 3 year followup.  [electronic resource] 

 -  The Journal of rheumatology  Dec 2003 
 - 2673-9 p.  digital 
<br/><br/> Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>0315-162X 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Adult<br/>Bone Density<br/>Calcium Compounds--therapeutic use<br/>Connective Tissue Diseases--complications<br/>Drug Administration Schedule<br/>Drug Therapy, Combination<br/>Etidronic Acid--administration & dosage<br/>Female<br/>Glucocorticoids--adverse effects<br/>Humans<br/>Hydroxycholecalciferols--administration & dosage<br/>Japan<br/>Lactates--therapeutic use<br/>Lumbar Vertebrae--drug effects<br/>Male<br/>Middle Aged<br/>Osteoporosis--chemically induced<br/>Spinal Fractures--prevention & control<br/>Treatment Outcome