: Gustavo Duque, Douglas P. Kiel
: Gustavo Duque, Douglas P. Kiel
: Osteoporosis in Older Persons Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
: Springer-Verlag
: 9781846286971
: 1
: CHF 47.70
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: Klinische Fächer
: English
: 186
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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.

Foreword6
Preface8
Acknowledgments11
Contents12
Contributors14
1 Biology of Bone16
2 Aging and Bone34
3 Calciotropic Hormones49
4 Sex Steroids and Aging Bone62
5 Animal Models for Senile Osteoporosis74
6 Senile Osteoporosis as a Geriatric Syndrome86
7 Genetics of Osteoporosis in Older Age97
8 Fracture Epidemiology Among Individuals 75+112
9 Falls as a Geriatric Syndrome: How to Prevent Them? How to Treat Them?125
10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Falls and Fractures141
11 Medical Treatment of Age-Related Osteoporosis: Present and Future152
12 Treatment of Osteoporosis in Long-Term Care168
13 Fracture Care in the Elderly178
Index196