Atlas of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

René Rizzoli Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when reproductive capacity ends. Ovaries decrease their activity and the production of sex hormones ceases. This period may be associated with a large variety of symptoms affecting the cardiovascular and urogenital systems, as well as skin, hair a...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Rizzoli, René (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Tarporley : Springer Healthcare Ltd. : Imprint: Springer Healthcare, 2010.
Edition:Third Edition.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Pathophysiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Epidemiology and diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Bone quality and strength
  • Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Conclusion.