Restoration of ovariectomy-induced osteopenia by nitroglycerin

Calcified Tissue International

Volumn 66, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 56-60

  Wimalawansa, S J ^a  

^a University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine   (United States)

Author keywords

Bone loss; Bone mineral density; Estrogen replacement therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033405866     PISSN: 0171967X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s002230050011     Document Type: Article

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