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Review
. 2008 Jun 17;178(13):1683-4.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.080672.

Our approach to osteoporosis screening and treatment needs to change

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Our approach to osteoporosis screening and treatment needs to change

Mark S Cooper. CMAJ. .
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