prior fractures, chronic medical conditions, and treatment for osteoporosis, a 1-standard deviation decrease in bone-mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck was associated with an increase in ...
Alendronate has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis ... femoral neck, trochanter, or lumbar spine) was roughly ...
Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, which makes individuals more prone to fractures. It is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it progresses ...