학술논문

Current and emerging therapies for osteoporosis.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Family Practice. Oct2009 Supplement, Vol. 58 Issue 10, pS45-S49. 5p.
Subject
*BONE diseases
*OSTEOPOROSIS
*CLINICAL pharmacology
*DRUG therapy
*PREVENTIVE medicine
Language
ISSN
0094-3509
Abstract
The article discusses the available and emerging therapies for osteoporosis. It reviews the available emerging treatments for osteoporosis which includes the anabolic therapy or augment bone formation. It presents the approved pharmacotherapies for the management and prevention of the disease. It further suggests that all patients should be counseled on the significance of lifestyle changes in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.