Osteoporosis is called the 'silent disease'because, although it does not give significant
symptoms when it is not complicated, can cause fragility fractures, with serious …

Objective To examine the evidence underpinning recommendations to increase calcium
intake through dietary sources or calcium supplements to prevent fractures. Design …

Osteoporosis is one of the frequently encountered non-communicable diseases in the world
today. Several hundred million people have osteoporosis, with many more at risk. The …

Bone loss and structural damage with advancing age lead to skeletal fragility as manifested
by low bone mass and deficits in bone geometry, microarchitecture, and material properties …

Objective: The aim was to formulate practice guidelines for management of osteoporosis in
men. Evidence: We used the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and …

Osteoporosis, a musculoskeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density
(BMD) and an increased risk of fragility fractures, is now recognized as an important public …

OBJECTIVES: To examine the association between strength, function, lean mass, muscle
density, and risk of hospitalization. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Two US …

Aims/hypothesis Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased fracture risk in women but
few studies are available in men. To evaluate the relationship between diabetes and …

Objective: The aim was to provide a scholarly review of the published literature on
biological, clinical, and nonclinical contributors to race/ethnic and sex disparities in …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and summarize the evidence linking balance impairment as a
risk factor for falls in community-dwelling older adults. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING …