title: [Screening for osteoporosis].
abstract: Current status of the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis is reviewed, and screening for postmenopausal osteoporosis is discussed. Although prevention and treatment of osteoporosis have been extensively investigated, further knowledge and experience may be still needed for routine clinical application.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ehara
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens