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The study demonstrates inadequate osteoporosis screening in severe COPD patients using corticosteroids, suggesting a need for intervention.
This study demonstrates the patients with severe COPD, based on oxygen requirements and/or the use of corticosteroids, do not have adequate screening for osteopenia and/or osteoporosis. This screening could lead to antiresorptive drug treatment and reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with osteoporotic and osteopenia fractures.
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