Understanding the mechanisms of senile osteoporosis: new facts for a major geriatric syndrome.

Volume: 56, Issue: 5, Pages: 935 - 941
Published: May 1, 2008
Abstract
Knowledge of the underlying mechanisms of osteoporosis in older adults has significantly advanced in recent years. There is an acute loss of bone mineral density in the peri-menopausal period, followed by a more gradual and progressive decline, which is also seen in men. Markedly increased bone resorption leads to the initial fall in bone mineral density. With increasing age, there is also a significant reduction in bone formation. This is...
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Title
Understanding the mechanisms of senile osteoporosis: new facts for a major geriatric syndrome.
Published Date
May 1, 2008
Volume
56
Issue
5
Pages
935 - 941
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