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Osteoporosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Management, 5th Ed.
Osteoporosis Prevention Diagnosis and Management 5th Ed Author:Morris Notelovitz This handbook reviews pathophysiologic basis of osteoporosis and how to evaluate patients and develop a practical approach to prevention and management. Diagnosing and screening, including bone densitometry and qualitative bone ultrasound, are discussed. Exercise, nutritional supplements, and dietary regimens are included. Postmenopausal hormone... more » therapy and drug therapies for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis are reviewed in detail. The importance of individualized treatment is discussed.« less