Osteoporosis, Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis and Treatments [Kindle Edition]

US Department of Health and Human Services (Author), National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (Author), National Institutes of Health (Author), S.Smith (Editor)

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This booklet is for people who have osteoporosis, their families, and others interested in learning more about the disease. The booklet describes osteoporosis and its impact, and contains information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease as well as current research efforts supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health (NIH). It also discusses risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, ways to prevent the disease and its progression, and how people with the disease can reduce their risk of future fractures. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor, or seek additional information from the sources listed at the end of this booklet.

In this Booklet, You Will Learn:
* Defining Osteoporosis
* The Occurrence and Impact of Osteoporosis
* Bone Basics
* Causes of Osteoporosis
* Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
* Risk Factors for Osteoporosis-Related Fractures
* Diagnosing Osteoporosis
* Treating Osteoporosis
* Preventing Osteoporosis
* Osteoporosis and Quality of Life
* Current Research
* Hope for the Future

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 364 KB
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001JQM9RG
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