Orthopedic News

April 27, 2005

Calcium Supplements May Not Prevent Fractures

Despite what doctors have long recommended, regularly taking calcium and vitamin D does not prevent fractures in older people who have broken a bone or who have osteoporosis, according to two large studies released yesterday. (New York Times)

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