Over recent decades, the perception of osteoporosis has changed from that of an inevitable
consequence of ageing, to that of a well characterised and treatable chronic non …

Osteoporosis, a common chronic metabolic bone disease is associated with considerable
morbidity and mortality. As the prevalence of osteoporosis increases with age, a paralleled …

Osteoporosis is a major public health concern affecting millions of people worldwide and
resulting in significant economic costs. The condition is characterized by changes in bone …

During the last 40 years, understanding of bone biology and the pathogenesis of
osteoporosis, the most common and impactful bone disease of old age, has improved …

Completely revised and updated, and utilizing the most current evidence and practice
guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis, this comprehensive third edition discusses the …

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a chronic, skeletal disorder characterized by compromised
bone strength and increased fracture risk; it affects 50% of women and 20% of men. In the …

Osteoporosis is a disorder characterized by low bone density, microarchitectural
deterioration in bone tissue, and a consequent increase in fracture risk. 1 It is these fractures …

Osteoporosis refers to excessive bone loss as reflected by the deterioration of bone mass
and microarchitecture, which compromises bone strength. It is a complex multifactorial …

With an increasingly ageing population, osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures is
fast becoming an important public health problem placing a considerable economic burden …

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, associated with low bone
mineral density (BMD) and pathological fractures which lead to significant morbidity. It is …