title: Osteoporosis in the elderly.
abstract: Osteoporosis is predominantly a condition of the elderly with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. A number of clinical as well as biological studies have been pivotal in providing us with an understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition. This article discusses the current concepts of age-related osteoporosis.
authors: Research Laboratories and Academic Unit of Clinical Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Seriolo
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Paolino
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Casabella
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Botticella
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Seriolo
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Molfetta
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D