Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis

  1. 878 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Osteoporosis

About this book

Osteoporosis is a public health issue worldwide. During the last few years, progress has been made concerning the knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanism of the disease. Sophisticated technologies have added important information in bone mineral density measurements and, additionally, geometrical and mechanical properties of bone. New bone indices have been developed from biochemical and hormonal measurements in order to investigate bone metabolism. Although it is clear that drugs are an essential element of the therapy, beyond medication there are other interventions in the management of the disease. Prevention of osteoporosis starts in young ages and continues during aging in order to prevent fractures associated with impaired quality of life, physical decline, mortality, and high cost for the health system. A number of different specialties are holding the scientific knowledge in osteoporosis. For this reason, we have collected papers from scientific departments all over the world for this book. The book includes up-to-date information about basics of bones, epidemiological data, diagnosis and assessment of osteoporosis, secondary osteoporosis, pediatric issues, prevention and treatment strategies, and research papers from osteoporotic fields.

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Information

Publisher
IntechOpen
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9789535100263
eBook ISBN
9789535168065
Subtopic
Immunology

Table of contents

  1. Osteoporosis
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Part 1 The Basics of Bone
  5. Part 2 Public Health Data of Osteoporosis
  6. Part 3 The Diagnosis and Assessment of Osteoporosis and Fractures Risk
  7. Part 4 Secondary Osteoporosis
  8. Part 5 Pediatric Issues in Osteoporosis
  9. Part 6 Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis
  10. Part 7 Research and New Challenges in Osteoporosis