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    Osteoporosis

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on osteoporosis and related issues, including calcium supplementation, fracture prevention, hip fracture, radiologic bone assessment, and vitamin D deficiency. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Treatment

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Complications and Special Situations

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Overview

    Editorials and Letters

    Treatment
    Jul 15, 2023 — Osteoporosis Treatment: Updated Guidelines From ACOG [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Mar 15, 2020 — Fracture Prevention in Older Adults [Lown Right Care]
    May 01, 2019 — Denosumab for Reducing Risk of Fractures in Postmenopausal Women [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Feb 15, 2019 — Abaloparatide (Tymlos) for Osteoporosis [STEPS]
    Aug 15, 2018 — Interventions to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Community-Dwelling Older Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Aug 15, 2018 — Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Apr 01, 2018 — Duration of Bisphosphonate Therapy [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Mar 01, 2018 — Treatment of Low BMD and Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Updated Guideline from the ACP [Practice Guidelines]
    Nov 15, 2013 — Risks of Bisphosphonate Use [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Feb 15, 2012 — Denosumab (Prolia) for Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [STEPS]
    Feb 15, 2010 — Combination Therapy for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Sep 01, 2008 — Alendronate for Fracture Prevention in Postmenopause [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 15, 2008 — Zoledronic Acid (Reclast) for Osteoporosis [STEPS]
    May 15, 2008 — Fracture Prevention in Postmenopausal Women [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 15, 2006 — Ibandronate (Boniva) for Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women [STEPS]
    Jul 01, 2005 — Raloxifene for Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 15, 2004 — Teriparatide (Forteo) for Osteoporosis [STEPS]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Mar 15, 2023 — Osteoporosis [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Dec 15, 2022 — Hip Fractures: What You Need to Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Aug 15, 2020 — Paget Disease of Bone: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Sep 01, 2010 — Osteoporosis in Men [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Complications and Special Situations
    Dec 15, 2022 — Hip Fractures: Diagnosis and Management   CME   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2020 — Paget Disease of Bone for Primary Care   Alg   PtEd
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Nov 15, 2022 — Osteoporosis Prevention, Screening, and Diagnosis: ACOG Recommendations [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Nov 15, 2018 — Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Nov 15, 2018 — Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Oct 01, 2008 — ACP Guidelines on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men [Practice Guidelines]
    Jul 15, 2007 — Predicting Hip Fracture Risk in Older Women [Point-of-Care Guides]   POC
    Overview
    Mar 15, 2023 — Osteoporosis: Common Questions and Answers   CME   Alg   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2016 — Diagnosis and Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures
    Sep 01, 2010 — Osteoporosis in Men   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2009 — Recognition and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency
    Editorials and Letters
    Nov 15, 2023 — Should Bone Turnover Markers Be Used Routinely to Monitor Oral Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis Therapy? [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]   FREE
    Nov 15, 2023 — Should Bone Turnover Markers Be Used Routinely to Monitor Oral Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis Therapy? [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]   FREE
    Jun 15, 2012 — Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Patients with Osteoporosis [Editorials]
    Oct 01, 2010 — Bone Density Testing to Monitor Osteoporosis Therapy in Clinical Practice [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Oct 01, 2010 — Monitoring Osteoporosis Treatment: DXA Should Not Be Routinely Repeated [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Feb 01, 2009 — Osteoporosis Screening: Mixed Messages in Primary Care [Editorials]

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