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Increased Incidence of Fractures in Recipients of Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation
17 Mar 2015
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The number of long-term survivors after hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) for malignant and nonmalignant disorders is increasing, and late effects are gaining importance. Osteoporosis and fractures can worsen the quality of life of HSCT survivors, but the burden of the disease is unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of patients older than age 18 years who...
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