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Osteoporosis: A Guide for Clinicians

By Pauline M. Camacho , Paul D. Miller

Book information

Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year
2007
ISBN
0781786193, 9780781786195
Open Library ID
OL11007305M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
3 MB (2633618 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
224\0
Library
mexmat
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. The book covers all aspects of osteoporosis, from pathophysiology to diagnostic tests and therapies, and includes actual case studies with teaching points.Separate chapters focus on vitamin D deficiency and workup and recognition of secondary causes of bone loss. Coverage of treatment includes tailoring therapy to individual patients, determining the success of therapy, what to do when therapy fails, and future therapeutic options. The authors review the latest evidence and provide annotated references so readers can examine the methodology, results, and conclusions of the studies.

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