Osteoporosis update: effective prevention and treatment.
Osteoporosis is a public health threat to approximately 44 million individuals in the USA, or 55% of men and women over the age of 50 years. The primary goal of osteoporosis management is to prevent fracture, the most devastating consequence. Risk factors and bone mineral density can be assessed to determine appropriate action for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Prevention strategies include lifestyle modification, fall prevention, and adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Current treatment options include antiresorptive agents and anabolic agents. Adherence and cost issues play major roles in establishing optimal therapy for individual patients. New agents in development are designed to improve osteoporosis treatment and patient adherence. This review focuses on current and future prevention and treatment options for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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Laura B
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University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine, 4200 E. 9 Ave., Box C-238, Denver, CO 80262-0238, USA. laura.hansen@uchsc.edu.