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Prediction of Future Osteoporotic Fracture Occurrence by Genetic Profiling: A 6-Year Follow-Up Observational Study.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Mar 2016
Lee Seung Hun, Cho Eun-Hee, Ahn Seong Hee, Kim Hyeon-Mok, Lim Kyeong-Hye, Kim Beom-Jun, Kim Sang-Wook, Kim Tae-Ho, Kim Shin-Yoon, Kim Ghi Su, Kang Moo Il, Koh Jung-Min
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CONTEXT: Heredity is an important risk factor for osteoporotic fracture, but it remains unclear whether genetic factors improve the predictability of future fracture occurrence. OBJECTIVE: To compare an integration model of genetic profiling with the current model for predicting future fracture occurrence. DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective observational cohort study. PARTICIPANTS: Postmenopausal women aged...
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