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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Overview
Recommendations on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis for endocrinologists, physicians, regulatory bodies, health-related organizations, and interested laypersons.
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Date: May 1, 2020
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Camacho PM, Petak SM, Binkley N, et al; American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology
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Test & Measure
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