Osteoporosis In Men: The Effects Of Gender On Skeletal Health
by Eric S. Orwoll /
1999 / English / PDF
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Osteoporosis in men is an important clinical problem that has
received little attention, both in the medical arena and from the
general public. Although the condition affects a higher percentage
of women, it is estimated that two million men in the U.S. have
osteoporosis, and three million more are at risk. The lack of
awareness by doctors and their patients puts men at a higher risk
that the condition may go undiagnosed and untreated.
Osteoporosis in men is an important clinical problem that has
received little attention, both in the medical arena and from the
general public. Although the condition affects a higher percentage
of women, it is estimated that two million men in the U.S. have
osteoporosis, and three million more are at risk. The lack of
awareness by doctors and their patients puts men at a higher risk
that the condition may go undiagnosed and untreated.Osteoporosis in Men
Osteoporosis in Men is the first book to explore this issue
in depth. This groundbreaking text brings together eminent
investigators and clinicians who interpret developments in this
emerging field, and describe state-of-the-art research as well as
practical approaches to diagnosis, prevention and therapy. It is an
essential reference for researchers, students, and clinicians in
bone-related disciplines.
is the first book to explore this issue
in depth. This groundbreaking text brings together eminent
investigators and clinicians who interpret developments in this
emerging field, and describe state-of-the-art research as well as
practical approaches to diagnosis, prevention and therapy. It is an
essential reference for researchers, students, and clinicians in
bone-related disciplines.
Key Features
Key Features
* Provides the first complete description of osteoporosis in
men--epidemiology, clinical character, basic aspects, and research
directions
* Provides the first complete description of osteoporosis in
men--epidemiology, clinical character, basic aspects, and research
directions
* Discusses appropriate diagnostic, prevention, and treatment
options
* Discusses appropriate diagnostic, prevention, and treatment
options
* Covers a wide range of topics, including the economic impact of
fractures on health care expenses
* Covers a wide range of topics, including the economic impact of
fractures on health care expenses
* Includes a description of the roles of androgen and estrogen in
men
* Includes a description of the roles of androgen and estrogen in
men
* Discusses bone mass measurements and their clinical utility
* Discusses bone mass measurements and their clinical utility
* Explores the essential role of gender in the manifestations of
osteoporosis. How is this disorder different in men, and how can we
learn from these differences?
* Explores the essential role of gender in the manifestations of
osteoporosis. How is this disorder different in men, and how can we
learn from these differences?
