Understanding osteoporosis : an introduction for patients and caregivers

Ali, Naheed 1981- (author.).

Summary: "Naheed Ali does it again in his new book on osteoporosis. Offering readers insight into symptoms, treatment, risk factors, prevention, and outcomes, he provides a one-stop spot for all your questions surrounding osteoporosis"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781538168141
ISBN: 1538168146
ISBN: 9781538168158
Physical Description: print
xv, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basic picture. History of osteoporosis -- Osteoporosis around the world -- The roles of outpatient physicians and patients in osteoporosis -- The role of hospitals in osteoporosis -- Clinical presentment. Risk factors and causes of osteoporosis -- Pathology of osteoporosis -- Genetics of osteoporosis -- Mental aspects -- How osteoporosis affects everyday life -- Resolutions. Prevention -- Exercise and osteoporosis -- Bypassing trigger diets -- Alternative versus conventional approaches -- Lending a helping hand.