Erratum to: Osteoporos Int

DOI 10.1007/s00198-012-2262-9

The Editors-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International would like to alert readers that the conclusions reached by this review article may be questionable, as they are based, in part, on two cited works that have been retracted:

  • Jamal SA, Goltzman D, Hanley DA et al. (2009) Nitrate use and changes in bone mineral density: the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study. Osteoporos Int 20(5): 737–744. doi: 10.1007/s00198-008-0727-7

  • Effect of nitroglycerin ointment on bone density and strength in postmenopausal women: a randomized trial. J Am Med Assoc 305(8) : 800–807. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.18431

Consequently, readers are advised to interpret the conclusions reached in the article with caution.