ea0049n3.3 | (1) | ECE2017
Van Ooswaard Marsha
Treatment of osteoporosis is all about prevention of fractures. It relies on a combination of approaches, including adjustments to the patientÂ’s diet and lifestyle, pharmacological therapy, and patient education. Changes to the patientÂ’s diet and lifestyle typically involve: optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake and exercise levels, cessation of smoking and reducing alcohol consumption. Pharmacological therapies used to treat osteoporosis by reducing the fracture r...