title: An overview of osteoporosis.
abstract: This article explains the pathogenesis and diagnosis of osteoporosis and treatment options for patients with the condition. It also discusses service provision and focuses on the nurse's role in treating patients with osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sutcliffe
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors