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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 those suffering from the disease.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780780816855
- ISBN: 0780816854
- Physical Description: xvii, 505 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, Inc., [2019]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Osteoporosis: an overview -- Osteoporosis in women, children, men, and older adults -- Osteoporosis and related conditions -- Risk factors and prevention of osteoporosis -- Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis -- Living with osteoporosis -- Additional help and information. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | 616.71 O85s 2019 (Text) | 33126024243499 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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This book draws together health information about osteoporosis from publications issued by various US government agencies. After an overview of osteoporosis and bone basics, including nutrition, chapters address osteoporosis in women, children, men, and older adults; related conditions; risk factors and prevention, including diseases and disorders that affect bone health, calcium, and vitamins; diagnosis and treatment; and living with osteoporosis, including pain management, physical activity and exercise, and preventing falls and improving balance. Online access is included. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Omnigraphics Inc
Provides information about the risk factors of osteoporosis along with answers to questions about calcium intake and supplements and other dietary needs, hormone replacement therapies, the drugs used to treat osteoporosis, and surgical options.