title: Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: a review.
abstract: This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. This is part two of a four-part series on postmenopausal health.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Nursing, New York City, USA. kr792@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Roush
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015519:Bone Density; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000517:prevention & control; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates