TY - JOUR T1 - Diagnosis and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 221 LP - 230 VL - 66 IS - 4 AU - Dina Zaqqa AU - Rebecca D. Jackson A2 - Licata, Angelo A. Y1 - 1999/04/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/4/221.abstract N2 - Glucocorticoids are a mainstay in the treatment of many diseases, including pulmonary and rheumatologic disorders. Unfortunately, as many as 90% of long-term glucocorticoid recipients lose a significant amount of bone and incur an increased risk of fractures. This paper reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. ER -