title: [Osteoporosis].
abstract: Osteoporosis is among the main causes for bone fractures. In this overview we report on the prevalence of the disease, the diagnostic procedures, and the therapeutic options. The prevalence increases with age and women are more often affected than men. The diagnosis usually is made on the basis of dual X-ray absorptiometry. Prophylactic measures include a sufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D. Bisphosphonates play a central role in the pharmacotherapy of this disease.
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hintze
authors.forename: Dieter
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Graf
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D014807:Vitamin D