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Review of Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments to Prevent Fractures

Catherine MacLean, MD, PhD; Margaret Maglione, MPP; Marika Suttorp, MS

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Dr. Rosen is correct. The study he references (1) was included in our analysis but was not called out in the section on renal insufficiency. This trial reported the effect of risedronate on fractures among participants with varying degrees of renal insufficiency. This study, which combined data from 9 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, reported a reduced incidence of vertebral fractures with risedronate compared with placebo in participants with severe, moderate, and mild renal insufficiency.
Although not reported in our paper, we did collect data and calculate pooled estimates for all adverse events reported in all studies reviewed. Details...
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MacLean C, Maglione M, Suttorp M. Review of Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments to Prevent Fractures. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:887. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-148-11-200806030-00021

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(11):887.

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-148-11-200806030-00021

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