Abstract
Osteoporosis is a common problem found in the primary care setting. Guidelines for evaluation and treatment have changed over the years. A review of current diagnosis and treatment guidelines provides a foundation for primary care providers to treat patients with osteoporosis.
MeSH terms
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Absorptiometry, Photon / standards*
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Aged
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Female
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Fractures, Spontaneous / etiology
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / complications
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / diagnostic imaging*
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / drug therapy
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Primary Health Care / standards*