Osteoporosis in Older Persons

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The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls which make it useful not only to biologists but also to clinicians and epidemiologists. The chapters are complemented with color figures showing the basics of bone biology, bone phenotypes and falls prevention interventions and also include tables and flowc.  Read more... Abstract: The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls which make it useful not only to biologists but also to clinicians and epidemiologists. The chapters are complemented with color figures showing the basics of bone biology, bone phenotypes and falls prevention interventions and also include tables and flowc Content: Biology of bone -- Aging and bone -- Hormones and bone -- Animal models for senile osteoporosis -- Senile osteoporosis: how to recognize a geriatric syndrome?- Epidemiology of osteoporosis -- Falls as a geriatric syndrome, how to prevent it? how to treat it?- Treatment of senile osteoporosis: present and future -- Non pharmacological treatment and prevention of falls and fractures.