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Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL) and age-related or senile osteoporosis.

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Female Athlete Triad Syndrome (0)
A condition of competitive female athletes in which there are interrelated problems of EATING DISORDERS; AMENORRHEA; and OSTEOPOROSIS. OCOSH Code C05.116.198.579_BD_MBD_OP_FAT
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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (2)
Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency. OCOSH Code C05.116.198.579.610_BD_MBD_OP_PMP

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Osteoporosis And Bone Physiology

Location: http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/

Provides information on bone density and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Cases with images are available. Post-test included.Sponsored by University of Washington.
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Osteoporosis Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/osteoporosis

Discussion: - most common metabolic bone dz; - definition: - what appears to be a characteristic of osteoporosis is an uncoupling of the osteoblastic and osteoclastic processes; ...
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Management of Osteoporosis

Location: http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/qrg71.pdf

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SIGN Guideline Management of Osteoporosis (pdf file) Highly Reputable
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Diagnosis and Treatment for Osteoporosis- Current Status and Expectations for the New Millennium

Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/605

Diagnosis and Treatment for Osteoporosis: Current Status and Expectations for the New Millennium Author: Thomas J. Schnitzer, MD, PhD Release Date: December 18, 2001; Valid for credit through December 18, 2002
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Medscape Resource Center on Osteoporosis

Location: http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/resourcecenters/public/osteoporosis/rc-osteoporosis.ov

Medscape Resource Center on Osteoporosis is a collection of the latest medical news and information on conditions associated with bone loss and fracture.
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National Osteoporosis Foundation Clinical Practice Guideline

Location: http://www.nof.org/professionals/clinical/clinical.htm

The Physician's Guide was developed by NOF to help health care professionals make decisions about patient care, and is the only comprehensive evidence-based guideline of its kind.
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Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Cen

Location: http://www.osteo.org/default.asp

The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases~National Resource Center (NIH ORBD~NRC) provides information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases.
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Osteoporosis- Consider the Outcomes

Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/1640

Osteoporosis: Consider the Outcomes Authors: Richard Eastell, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, FMedSci; Nelson B. Watts, MD Medical Writer: Joyce Sherman Kelly, PhD Release Date: March 8, 2002; Valid for credit through March 8, 2003
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