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Eldecalcitol reduces risk of vertebral fractures in osteoporotic patients
November 2013
Eldecalcitol reduces risk of vertebral fractures in osteoporotic patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A new active vitamin D3 analog, eldecalcitol, prevents the risk of osteoporotic fractures--a randomized, active comparator, double-blind study
Bone. 2011 Oct;49(4):605-12. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2011.07.011. Epub 2011 Jul 19Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
1087 patients were randomized to determine the difference between two vitamin D analogs on the reduction of vertebral fractures in osteoporotic patients. Enrolled patients were allocated to receive eldecalcitol or alfacalcidol once daily, and were followed for 3 years. The results indicated that eldecalcitol reduced the risk of vertebral and wrist fractures, improved lumbar spine and total hip bon...
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