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Osteoporosis
Alison J. Black, Rena Sandison, and David M. Reid
104 pages
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12 illustrations
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196x129mm
978-0-19-921589-8
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Paperback
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05 February 2009
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- Helps patients and their carers to better understand and cope with osteoporosis
- Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in text
- Case Histories provide practical examples throughout the text
- Myths and Facts boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition
- Includes contact information for patient self-help/support groups and a glossary of technical terms
Osteoporosis affects an estimated 3 million people in the UK. The condition causes the bones to become more fragile and therefore more prone to fractures, along with pain, a loss of movement and an inability to perform daily tasks. One in two women and one in five men in the UK will suffer a fracture after the age of 50.
Aimed at patients and carers, this book covers topics such as who is affected, what the risk factors are, and how patients can prevent or lessen the effects. The book looks forward to advances in diagnosis and treatment and how they have improved health outcomes of patients.
Written by a leading osteoporosis specialist and Scientific Advisory Committee Member of the National Osteoporosis Society, this addition to the Facts series is a comprehensive guide to understanding and coping with this debilitating disease.Readership: Patients with osteoporosis, their families and carers.
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Alison J. Black, Associate Specialist, Department of Rheumatology, Grampian Osteoporosis Service, Woolmanhill Hospital, Aberdeen, UK, Rena Sandison, Osteoporosis Specialist Nurse, Department of Rheumatology, Grampian Osteoporosis Service, Woolmanhill Hospital, Aberdeen, UK, and David M. Reid, Professor of Rheumatology, Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, UK
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"...provides an...easy to read outline of osteoporosis and the anatomy and physiology of bones...who is at risk, and the potential causes...this book will be useful, not just to patients, but to anyone wanted to gain knowledge about osteoporosis." - British Health Professionals In Rheumatology "...a useful addition to any patient library." - Dr J M Sager
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1: What is osteoporosis?
2: Who gets osteoporosis?
3: The diagnosis of osteoporosis
4: The management and medical treatments for osteoporosis - now and the future
5: Diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol and the prevention of falls
6: Osteoporotic fractures
7: The multidisciplinary team
8: Future developments in osteoporosis management
9: Useful contacts, further reading and glossary
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