Bsg guidelines for management of osteoporosis in inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac disease
These guidelines from the British Society of Gastroenterologists (BSG) review the risks of osteoporosis and fracture in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and coeliac disease, with a view to identifying subgroups of patients that would benefit from screening and interventions to prevent fractures. Topics covered include:
• Risk factors for fracture in general
• Osteoporosis in IBD and coeliac disease
• Prevention of osteoporosis
• Detection of osteoporosis
• Treatment of osteoporosis
• Targets for audit (Source: NeLM news - Musculoskeletal)
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