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Osteoporosis in Older Persons: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
. Ed(S): Duque, Gustavo; Kiel, Douglas P.
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Description for Osteoporosis in Older Persons: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
paperback. This book highlights recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment. It emphasizes the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls. Editor(s): Duque, Gustavo; Kiel, Douglas P. Num Pages: 186 pages, 125 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJM; MJX; MNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 434.
Although osteoporosis has been de? ned as “a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk,” it is not clear that osteoporosis represents a single disease as much as a similar response of bone to different pathophysiologies. In the 1940s Fuller Albright and colleagues recognized “osteoporosis of old age” and distinguished it from osteoporosis associated with the postme- pausal state, as well as from osteoporosis from disuse, osteoporosis from malnutrition, and other forms of osteoporosis. He nevertheless pointed out that it was ... Read more
Although osteoporosis has been de? ned as “a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk,” it is not clear that osteoporosis represents a single disease as much as a similar response of bone to different pathophysiologies. In the 1940s Fuller Albright and colleagues recognized “osteoporosis of old age” and distinguished it from osteoporosis associated with the postme- pausal state, as well as from osteoporosis from disuse, osteoporosis from malnutrition, and other forms of osteoporosis. He nevertheless pointed out that it was ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer United Kingdom
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
Number of Pages
186
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848829244
SKU
V9781848829244
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Reviews for Osteoporosis in Older Persons: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
From the reviews: "The authors of this multiauthored book bring together new information on the molecular biology of bone physiology in this examination of osteoporosis in older persons. … The intended audience includes all health practitioners who treat older patients with osteoporosis. Research scientists in the area will find this book useful as well. … ... Read more