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Fear of medication side effects is a barrier to optimal osteoporosis care

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  1. Department of Endocrinology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK

    A. A. Sheltawy, S. Criseno, N. J. Gittoes & R. K. Crowley

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Sheltawy, A.A., Criseno, S., Gittoes, N.J. et al. Fear of medication side effects is a barrier to optimal osteoporosis care. Osteoporos Int 26, 843–844 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-014-2922-z

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