Network Meta-Analysis of Pharmacological Agents for Osteoporosis Treatment and Fracture Prevention
Author(s) -
Xucheng Yang,
Zhenhan Deng,
Ting Wen,
Wei Luo,
Wenfeng Xiao,
Ruibo Zhao,
Yusheng Li
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
cellular physiology and biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.486
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1421-9778
pISSN - 1015-8987
DOI - 10.1159/000453138
Subject(s) - teriparatide , denosumab , medicine , zoledronic acid , osteoporosis , adverse effect , placebo , meta analysis , osteonecrosis of the jaw , odds ratio , surgery , urology , bisphosphonate , bone mineral , pathology , alternative medicine
Osteoporosis afflicts a large number of populations in the world and is featured by systemic impairment of bone mass and strength which may further trigger an increase in the risk of fragile fractures. This network meta-analysis (NMA) is designed to distinguish therapies more preferable than others with respect to efficacy and safety.
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