Increased risk of osteoporosis in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Chen-Yi LiaoChi-Hsiang ChungPauling ChuKuang-Yu WeiTseng-Min FengFu-Huang LinChang-Huei TsaoChia-Chao WuWu-Chien Chien

Published in: PloS one (2018)

A significant association exists between PBC and subsequent risk for osteoporosis. Therefore, PBC patients, particularly those treated with steroids, should be evaluated for subsequent risk of osteoporosis.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
body composition