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The Effects of Race, Ethnicity, and Underlying Medical Diseases on Osteoporosis Are Still Unguided Territory for Internists
- Hau Liu, MD, MBA, MPH;
- Paul Shekelle, MD, PhD;
- Amir Qaseem, MD, PhD, MHA; and
- Eric Orwoll, MD
- From Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128; Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073; American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA 19106; and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239.
IN RESPONSE:
We thank Drs. Bohinc and Snyder for their insightful comments regarding our recent systematic review and guideline on screening for osteoporosis in men. We concur that a deeper evaluation of race and ethnicity in male osteoporosis, as has been performed in women, is much needed. Our ability to make conclusive remarks regarding the effects …
