Osteoporosis: Connection to urologic health

Preface to the human microbiome in urologic health and disease.

Health economics of osteoporosis.

Rather than reviewing the many studies of cost effectiveness in osteoporosis, this paper reviews the principles of cost-effectiveness analysis and the gaps in our knowledge that are required to improve such analyses in osteoporosis. These include more information on the cost of fractures and their consequences on health states, particularly on an international basis. New developments include th...

Using intervention mapping to develop a tailored health education program based on stages of change to Prevent Osteoporosis

 Abstract Objective: The intervention program evaluated through a randomized controlled trial design, on 116 women aged 40-65, based on Intervention Map to increase consumption of calcium rich foods to prevent osteoporosis. Method: Osteoporosis knowledge and stages of change of calcium intake were as the effect variables and frequency of calcium rich foods consumption was as the outcome variabl...

Public health impact of osteoporosis.

OBJECTIVE To describe the public health impact of osteoporosis including the magnitude of the problem and important consequences of osteoporotic fractures. METHODS Literature review of key references selected by author. RESULTS Current demographic trends leading to an increased number of individuals surviving past age 65 will result in an increased number of osteoporotic fractures. Importan...

Oral Health Education for Medical Students: An overlooked connection?

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