A Review of Osteoporosis in the Older Adult: An Update. [Review]
Citation: Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America. 44(3):437-451, 2018 Aug.PMID: 30001785Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Medicine/RheumatologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Diphosphonates/pd [Pharmacology] | *Osteoporosis | *Osteoporotic Fractures | Absorptiometry, Photon/mt [Methods] | Aged | Female | Humans | Male | Osteoporosis/co [Complications] | Osteoporosis/di [Diagnosis] | Osteoporosis/th [Therapy] | Osteoporotic Fractures/et [Etiology] | Osteoporotic Fractures/pc [Prevention & Control]Year: 2018Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - presentISSN:- 0889-857X
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Osteoporosis in the elderly population is common. It results in more than 1.5 million fractures per year in the United States. The goal of managing osteoporosis is to prevent fractures. In men, osteoporosis is underrecognized and undertreated. More men than women die every year as a consequence of hip fractures. Bisphosphonates are the first-line treatment of men and women. In the past several years, advances in bone biology have resulted in major therapeutic advances. A review of diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is described.
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