This comprehensive yet concise handbook is an indispensable reference for the many clinicians who see patients with disorders of bone formation, metabolic bone diseases, or disorders of stone formation. It is also a crucial tool for researchers, students, and all other professionals working in the bone field. In a format designed for quick reference, it provides complete information on the symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of all common and rare bone and mineral disorders. New in this edition: detailed coverage of osteonecrosis of the jaw, more in-depth coverage of cancer and bone including new approaches to pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment; new approaches to anabolic therapy of osteoporosis; the latest research on Vitamin D; expanded coverage of international topics; more on the genetics of bone mass; and newer imaging techniques for the skeleton. In addition, this edition features a free, online-only appendix of medicines used to treat bone disorders and their availability around the world.

ASBMR Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, Volume 1

Science & Math

Rosen, Clifford J.

Compston, Juliet E.

Lian, Jane B.

Biological Sciences

wiley

Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are now recognised as a valuable method of maintaining the health of postmenopausal women. Aimed at the non-specialist, the book initially discusses the epidemiology of the menopause and the mechanism of action of oestrogen before concentrating specifically on the effect of SERMs, their safety profile and their role in clinical practice.

Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): A Novel Option to Maintain Health in the Postmenopause

Medical Books

Agnusdei, Donato

Medicine

CRC-Press

Health Leadership Associates, Potomac, MD. Certification review text for family nurse practitioners. Also serves as a reference guide for clinical practice. Features more than 1,000 multiple-choice questions, and a comprehensive presentation of common disorders, health span issues, and advanced practice. DNLM: Family Nursing--Examination Questions.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review and Clinical Reference Guide

Health Leadership Assoc Inc

[Fast Facts: Indispensible Guides to Clinical Practice&gt; Univ. of Cambridge, UK. Pocket-sized quick reference to diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. For clinicians and residents. Sections include epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, bone densitometry, hormone replacement therapy, and more. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover.

Osteoporosis Fast Facts Series

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Health Pr

[Fast Facts: Indispensable Guide to Clinical Practice> Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Second author, Clifford J. Rosen, is with St. Joseph Hospital, Maine. Pocket quick reference to diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. For clinicians and residents. Colorful format. Previous edition: c1997. Trim size: 8 x 4 inches. Softcover.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a major cause of illness and death in the elderly. This is a concise review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease which also provides practical information for family physicians and other health-care professionals.

Osteoporosis (Fast Facts)

Health Press

Univ. of Cambridge, UK. Pocket text is a fully updated guide for the successful management of osteoporosis. Discusses the latest techniques for accurate measurement of bone mass, first-line antiresorptive treatments, new epidemiological data on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, and more. Previous edition: c2002. Softcover.

Since 1997, "Fast Facts: Osteoporosis" has kept clinicians abreast of important advances in the diagnosis and treatment of this debilitating disease. As well as background chapters that clarify the pathophysiology of the condition and the homeostatic determinants of peak bone acquisition and maintenance, this book highlights the identification of at-risk individuals, the latest techniques for measuring bone mass, factors influencing the choice of intervention and recent developments in both the therapeutic and diagnostic arenas. Now in its fifth edition, "Fast Facts: Osteoporosis" provides a fully updated, clinically relevant guide to the successful management of osteoporosis.

Each title is a compact and authoritative guide to a specific medical disease or disorder. This title contains practical, dependable information from experts of international standing. It offers the very latest evidence-based medicine to help improve patient care. It is concise, accessible and comprehensively illustrated - key clinical information is readily found. Osteoporosis is a silent disease until a fracture is sustained, and successful management relies on the clinician's keen awareness of risk factors and screening technology, thorough assessment of disease probability, and knowledge of the most appropriate therapeutic interventions. This sixth edition of "Fast Facts: Osteoporosis" covers all of the most recent developments in the therapeutic and diagnostic arena, while maintaining the background sections that clarify the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and the homeostatic determinants of peak bone acquisition and maintenance. This succinct yet comprehensive handbook highlights: the significant improvements in diagnostic capability achieved through advances in imaging techniques including MRI and quantitative computed tomography; improvements in risk assessment through the use of a new online algorithm, FRAX[registered]; and, the most recent results of clinical trials for new and long-term therapies. This new edition of "Facts Facts: Osteoporosis" provides the family physician and other members of the healthcare team with the latest information for the successful management of this challenging condition.

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ASBMR Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, Volume 1

Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): A Novel Option to Maintain Health in the Postmenopause

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review and Clinical Reference Guide

Osteoporosis Fast Facts Series

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis (Fast Facts)

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis (Fast Facts)

Osteoporosis (Fast Facts)