|
|
| Metabolic Bone Disease and Osteoporosis |
- The Osteoporosis Society of Canada
NEW! Recommendations for Bone Mineral Density Reporting in Canada
The current cornerstone for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is the accurate assessment and optimal reporting of bone mineral density (BMD) results.
This publication provides a set of recommendations for optimal BMD reporting in postmenopausal women and older men. If provides clinicians with both a BMD diagnostic category and a useful tool to assess an individual's risk of osteoporotic fractures. It is proposed that an individual's 10-year absolute fracture risk, rather than BMD alone, be used for fracture risk categorization, ie age, sex, BMD fragility fracture history, and glucocorticoid use are the basis for this approach.
- Osteoporosis Online
The Osteoporosis Society of Canada's comprehensive website with links to information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, including a calculator to determine whether or not an individual is getting enough calcium, and a quick risk factor assessment for anyone concerned about developing osteoporosis. Includes a useful glossary of scientific terms.
- BoneKEy Osteovision
A website on bone, mineral, cartilage and teeth provided by the International Bone and Mineral Society. Includes a virtual journal, patient resources, and meeting reports. Registration is required for access to the site.
- The Paget Foundation
Focuses on Paget's Disease of Bone and related diseases. Information for both patients and health professionals about Paget's Disease, Osteoporosis, Fibrous Dysplasia and more, as well as related links of interest. Registration on the site is required to access new publications on Paget's Disease in both English and French.
- ASBMR Bone Curriculum
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
- Bone Structure and Function
- Endocrine Reviews
A bimonthly journal published by the Endocrine Society. Journal contains articles about current research and clinical experience in endocrinology and related areas. Site also includes links to other journals specific to certain aspects of endocrinology.
|
| |
|
