Osteoporosis |
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| Author:
| Hamdy, Ronald C.
Lewiecki, E. Michael |
| Series title: | Oxford American Rheumatology Library |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-992770-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $90.95AUD $82.68 |
Book Description:
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Osteoporosis is a common, underdiagnosed, and undertreated condition, complicated by fractures which lead to significant mortality and morbidity. Effective treatments for osteoporosis are now available if it is diagnosed and addressed in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this disease remains shockingly underdiagnosed and undertreated. The past two decades have witnessed radical changes in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. The aim of this book is to distill the available...
More DescriptionOsteoporosis is a common, underdiagnosed, and undertreated condition, complicated by fractures which lead to significant mortality and morbidity. Effective treatments for osteoporosis are now available if it is diagnosed and addressed in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this disease remains shockingly underdiagnosed and undertreated. The past two decades have witnessed radical changes in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. The aim of this book is to distill the available information on osteoporosis into an easily comprehensible format that will serve as a practical guide for busy clinicians.