E-Book, Englisch, 186 Seiten
Duque / Kiel Osteoporosis in Older Persons
1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-84628-697-1
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
E-Book, Englisch, 186 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-84628-697-1
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls. The book provides a complete review on the prevention as well as current and future treatments of osteoporosis.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1;Foreword;6
2;Preface;8
3;Acknowledgments;11
4;Contents;12
5;Contributors;14
6;1 Biology of Bone;16
7;2 Aging and Bone;34
8;3 Calciotropic Hormones;49
9;4 Sex Steroids and Aging Bone;62
10;5 Animal Models for Senile Osteoporosis;74
11;6 Senile Osteoporosis as a Geriatric Syndrome;86
12;7 Genetics of Osteoporosis in Older Age;97
13;8 Fracture Epidemiology Among Individuals 75+;112
14;9 Falls as a Geriatric Syndrome: How to Prevent Them? How to Treat Them?;125
15;10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Falls and Fractures;141
16;11 Medical Treatment of Age-Related Osteoporosis: Present and Future;152
17;12 Treatment of Osteoporosis in Long-Term Care;168
18;13 Fracture Care in the Elderly;178
19;Index;196
