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. 2015 Apr;3(4):234-6.
doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(15)00049-2.

Diagnostic criteria for osteoporosis should be expanded

Alexandra Papaioannou  1 , Courtney Kennedy  2
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Diagnostic criteria for osteoporosis should be expanded

Alexandra Papaioannou et al. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2015 Apr.
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CK declares no competing interests.

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