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    Fracture prevention by screening for high fracture risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    This systematic review and meta-analysis showed a significant reduction of (major) osteoporotic fractures and hip fractures after screening using fracture risk assessment and bone densitometry compared with us...

    T. Merlijn, K.M.A. Swart, H.E. van der Horst, J.C. Netelenbos in Osteoporosis International (2020)

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    Prediction of insufficient serum vitamin D status in older women: a validated model

    We developed an externally validated simple prediction model to predict serum 25(OH)D levels < 30, < 40, < 50 and 60 nmol/L in older women with risk factors for fractures. The benefit of the model reduces when...

    T. Merlijn, K. M. A. Swart, P. Lips, M. W. Heymans, E. Sohl in Osteoporosis International (2018)

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    Design of the SALT Osteoporosis Study: a randomised pragmatic trial, to study a primary care screening and treatment program for the prevention of fractures in women aged 65 years or older

    Several drugs have become available for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, screening and treatment of patients with a high fracture risk is currently not recommended in the Netherlands, because the effect...

    P. J. M. Elders, T. Merlijn, K. M. A. Swart, W. van Hout in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2017)