Endocrine Abstracts

Treatment of osteoporosis is all about prevention of fractures. It relies on a combination of approaches, including adjustments to the patient’s diet and lifestyle, pharmacological therapy, and patient education. Changes to the patient’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...