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More Evidence of Increased Fractures With Thiazolidinediones
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Title More Evidence of Increased Fractures With Thiazolidinediones
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573978?src=rss
Description In a new case-control study, long-term use of either rosiglitazone or pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was associated with a 2-fold to 3-fold increased risk for fractures. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 6, 2008
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