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Cost-effectiveness of inhaled steroids in asthma: impact of effect on bone mineral density.

TitleCost-effectiveness of inhaled steroids in asthma: impact of effect on bone mineral density.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsFuhlbrigge, Anne L., Seung Jin Bae, Scott T. Weiss, Karen M. Kuntz, and David A. Paltiel
JournalThe Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
Volume117
Issue2
Pagination359-66
Date Published2006 Feb
ISSN0091-6749
KeywordsAdministration, Inhalation, Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Aged, Asthma, Bone Density, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Female, Hip Fractures, Humans, Markov Chains, Middle Aged, Models, Theoretical, Quality-Adjusted Life Years, Treatment Outcome
AbstractThe effects of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) preparations on bone health have been debated. Multiple analyses have been published examining the question, with mixed results.
DOI10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00763.x
Alternate JournalJ. Allergy Clin. Immunol.

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