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Osteoporosis and the Osteoporosis of Rheumatic Diseases: A Companion to Rheumatology, Third Edition - Hardcover

Sambrook OAM MD FRACP, Philip; Lane MD, Nancy E.

 
9780323034371: Osteoporosis and the Osteoporosis of Rheumatic Diseases: A Companion to Rheumatology, Third Edition
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0323034373 ISBN 13: 9780323034371
Publisher: Mosby, 2006

Synopsis

Get new insights into the causes, detection and therapy of osteoporosis and the osteoporosis of rheumatic diseases. In this state-of-the-art resource, you'll find coverage of all the latest scientific and clinical developments, new concepts in epidemiology, cutting-edge information on genetics and pathogenic mechanisms, current developments in diagnostic interventions and prevention, and the very latest techniques in treatment. This is a must-have reference for comprehensive, one-stop coverage of Osteoporosis.

  • Allows planning of early interventions, as appropriate, to augment peak adult bone mass.
  • Highlights the necessary tools for early diagnosis, and monitoring of disease progression.
  • Discusses the very latest in pharmacologic interventions, including biophosphonates, SERMS, and osteoanabolic agents.
  • Provides access to the latest information on disease modifying or disease controlling biologic agents.
  • Incorporates the latest on glucocorticoid and transplantation- induced osteoporosis, as well as osteoporosis in the rheumatic diseases.

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About the Author

Nancy E. Lane, MD; and Philip Sambrook, MBBS, MD, LLB, FRACP, Florance and Cope Professor of Rheumatology, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonard's, Sydney, Australia

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Publisher
Mosby
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323034373
ISBN 13 
9780323034371
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
290