Calcitonin for osteoporosis

References

Citations

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  2. Silverman SL (2002). Calcitonin. In SR Cummings et al., eds., Osteoporosis: An Evidence-Based Guide to Prevention and Management, pp. 197–208. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine.

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: December 1, 2006
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine

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