Osteoporosis : an evidence-based guide to prevention and management / editors, Steven R. Cummings, Felicia Cosman, Sophie A. Jamal.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cummings, Steven R.

Cosman, Felicia, 1958-

Jamal, Sophie (Sophie A.), 1966-

Series:

ACP women's health series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis--diagnosis.

Osteoporosis--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Osteoporosis--diagnosis.

Osteoporosis--therapy.

Physical Description:

290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : American College of Physicians--American Society of Internal Medicine, [2002]

Summary:

Until recently considered an inevitable part of aging, osteoporosis is typically diagnosed only after a serious complication such as a fracture. It is now possible, however, to diagnose high-risk patients beforehand. Osteoporosis: An Evidence-Based Guide to Prevention and Management, the newest volume in the acclaimed ACP Women's Health series, addresses every important facet of this common disease. The latest scientific evidence and the extensive clinical experience of the authors provide essential information on the origins and progress of osteoporosis. Treatment options are thoroughly reviewed. The busy primary care physician will appreciate an entire selection of clinical cases. Commonly seen presentations are analyzed in depth with regard to risk, management, and therapy. Osteoporosis has been endorsed by the American Geriatrics Society and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0943126959

OCLC:

46463306