thiazide diuretics reduce the risk of fractures from osteoporosis
November 2003
More evidence suggests that thiazide diuretics reduce the risk of fractures from osteoporosis.
We've known that thiazides decrease calcium excretion and decrease bone loss.
We now have more evidence that thiazides might also reduce hip fractures.
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