title: A strategy for osteoporosis in gastroenterology.
abstract: Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health problem. Gastroenterologists see many patients at risk of osteoporosis, particularly those with coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease. In this paper, the extent of the problem is reviewed and a strategy of investigation and treatment is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015519:Bone Density; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D