Abstract
The consensus views on osteoporosis in men are reported.
Introduction:
A workshop was convened within a meeting on osteoporosis in men to identify areas of consensus amongst the panel (the authors) and the participants of the meeting.
Methods:
A public debate with an expert panel on preselected topics was conducted.
Results and conclusions:
Consensus views were reached on diagnostic criteria and several aspects on the pathophysiology and treatment of osteoporosis in men.
Publication types
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Consensus Development Conference
MeSH terms
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Absorptiometry, Photon
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Accidental Falls / statistics & numerical data
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Androgens / therapeutic use
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Body Mass Index
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Bone Density / physiology*
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Female
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Femur Neck / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Male
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Osteoporosis* / diagnosis
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Osteoporosis* / epidemiology
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Osteoporosis* / therapy
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Osteoporotic Fractures / epidemiology
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Reference Standards
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Risk Factors
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Sex Factors
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / metabolism
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Testosterone / blood
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Testosterone / therapeutic use
Substances
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Androgens
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Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
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Testosterone