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Osteoporosis

Reports summarize osteoporosis research from J. Morales-Torres and co-authors

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 23rd, 2010

A new study, 'Fracture risk assessment in Latin America: is Frax an adaptable instrument for the region,' is now available. According to recent research from Leon, Mexico, "Osteoporosis is a generalized disease of bone that increases fracture risk. Multiple factors influence this risk, besides low bone mass."

"To decrease osteoporotic fractures, those patients who require preventive management should be readily identified. This paper aims to review current information on the use of the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) in Latin America. Bone mineral density measurement is currently the method of reference for evaluating the fracture risk and opting for treatment;...

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