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Combined parathyroid hormone+alendronate therapy versus PTH monotherpy for osteoporosis

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March 2016

Combined parathyroid hormone+alendronate therapy versus PTH monotherpy for osteoporosis

Vol: 5| Issue: 3| Number:116| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Parathyroid Hormone Plus Alendronate in Osteoporosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

J Invest Surg. 2015 Dec;28(6):309-16

Contributing Authors:
C Wang G Zhang G Mingyong J Fan J Chen B Li

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6 randomized controlled trials, including a total of 833 patients, were analyzed to evaluate the efficacy of combined parathyroid hormone (PTH) and alendronate administration in the treatment of osteoporosis. The meta-analysis assessed mean percent increases in bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine, femoral neck, total hip, and distal radius with combination therapy compared to monothera...

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