Osteoporosis sourcebook : basic consumer health information about primary and secondary osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis and related conditions, including fibrous dysplasia, Gaucher disease, hyperthyroidism, hypophosphatasia, myeloma, osteopetrosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget's disease ; along with information about risk factors, treatments, traditional and nontraditional pain management, a glossary or related terms , and a directory of resources / edited by Allan R. Cook.
TITLE:
Osteoporosis sourcebook : basic consumer health information about primary and secondary osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis and related conditions, including fibrous dysplasia, Gaucher disease, hyperthyroidism, hypophosphatasia, myeloma, osteopetrosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and Paget's disease ; along with information about risk factors, treatments, traditional and nontraditional pain management, a glossary or related terms , and a directory of resources / edited by Allan R. Cook.
Publication Date:
2001
Publication Information:
Detroit, Mich. : Omnigraphics,
Edition:
1st ed.
Volume:
Osteoporosis
Physical Description:
584 p. : ill.
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Series:
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Summary:
Osteoporosis Sourcebook, Second Edition, provides information so that the layperson can identify the important risk factors of osteoporosis and the life-style changes needed to offset them. It provides answers to questions about calcium intake and supplements and other dietary needs, hormone replacement therapies, the drugs used to treat osteoporosis, and surgical options.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780780802391
