Endocrine Abstracts

Hypovitaminosis D is frequent in population over 65 years age, producing a secondary hyperparathyroidism, increase the bone remodeling, bone loss and osteoporotic fractures, loss of the muscle force.Daily dose of 0.5 μg alfacalcidol was effectively in improved muscle strength in elderly and reduced falls. The bisphosphonates have been shown to increase Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and reduce bone turnover in postmenopausal osteoporosis. The combined a...