Abstract
Experimental evidence suggests that the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins increase bone formation. We report a significant increase of bone-mineral density associated with taking statins in postmenopausal women.
MeSH terms
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Absorptiometry, Photon
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Administration, Oral
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Aged
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Analysis of Variance
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Anticholesteremic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Bone Density / drug effects*
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Case-Control Studies
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Cohort Studies
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Femur / pathology
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Femur Neck / pathology
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hip Joint / pathology
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Humans
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
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Osteogenesis / drug effects
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Population Surveillance
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Postmenopause / drug effects*
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Spine / pathology
Substances
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Anticholesteremic Agents
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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors