Osteoporosis constitutes a major public health problem through its association with fractures at several skeletal sites …-effective use of these pharmacological agents has become a focus for health economic research in osteoporosis. Such research will …

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by an increased rate of bone turnover accompanied by a reduction in bone …, osteoporosis. Alendronate produces sustained increases in BMD and reductions in bone turnover from baseline, and reduces the risk … of vertebral, hip, wrist, and other fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. It also prevents bone loss, and …

A disconnection exists between our understanding of osteoporosis diagnosis/treatment and our ability to provide optimal … the attitude that osteoporosis is a disease worthy of management), direction (focusing on the ultimate goal of … osteoporosis diagnosis and management, i.e. reduction in fracture), and flow (making it easy to do the right thing, i.e. taking the …

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a very common disease, and approximately half of all women aged >50 years will … experience an osteoporotic fracture during the remainder of their lifetime. The predominant cause of postmenopausal osteoporosis … quality of life in women with osteoporosis and place a significant burden on society in terms of healthcare costs. Management …