Salmon calcitonin

Calcitonin has a specific role in prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures. Calcitonin is a hormone that is synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland. The circulating level of ionized calcium controls calcitonin release. Treatment of osteoporosis with calcitonin was approved by the FDA...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Orthopaedic nursing 1993-09, Vol.12 (5), p.45-47, 70
1. Verfasser:	Orr, P M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Calcitonin - pharmacology Calcitonin - therapeutic use Humans Injections, Subcutaneous Nursing Osteoporosis - drug therapy Osteoporosis - nursing Osteoporosis - physiopathology Patient Education as Topic Self Administration
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