Osteoporosis sourcebook : basic consumer information about primary and secondary osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis and related conditions, including fibrous dysplasia, Gaucher disease, hyperthyroidism, hypophosphatasia, myeloma, osteopetrosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget disease ; along with information about risk factors, treatments, traditional and nontraditional pain management, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources
Provides information about risk factors of osteoporosis and the life-style changes needed to offset them, discusses calcium intake and supplements and other dietary needs, hormone replacement therapies, the drugs used to treat osteoporosis, and surgical options, and suggests coping strategies for th...
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| Format: | BOOK |
| Language: | ENGLISH |
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Omnigraphics, Inc
2019
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| Series: | Health reference series |
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