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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 16. Endocrinology and Metabolism > Section 2. Disorders of Bone and Mineral Metabolism > |
Chapter 354. Osteoporosis
Sections: Osteoporosis: Introduction, Definition, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Measurement of Bone Mass, Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: osteoporosis; osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.
Excerpt:"Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decreased bone strength, is prevalent among postmenopausal women but also occurs in men and women with underlying conditions or major risk factors associated with bone demineralization. Its chief clinical manifestations are vertebral and hip fractures, although fractures can occur at any skeletal site. Osteoporosis affects >10 million individuals in the United States, but only a small proportion are diagnosed and treated...."
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