Randomised control trial of alendronate in airways disease patients with low bone density

B. J. Smith, K. D. Pile, P. J. Phillips, L. L. Smith, S. M. Evans, A. J. Esterman (Adelaide, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Supportive care in chronic respiratory failure
Session: Supportive care in chronic respiratory failure
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2727
Disease area: Airway diseases

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