Full Description
Marcus and Feldman's Osteoporosis, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on this disease. Led by a new editorial team, this fifth edition offers critical information on reproductive and hormonal risk factors, new therapeutics, ethnicity, nutrition, therapeutics, management and economics, comprising a tremendous wealth of knowledge in a single source not found elsewhere. Written by renowned experts in the field, this two-volume reference is a must-have for biomedical researchers, research clinicians, fellows, academic and medical libraries, and any company involved in osteoporosis drug research and development.
Contents
Volume 1.
Part I. Introduction
Part II. Developmental, Cellular and Molecular Biology of Bone
Part III. Skeletal Hormones and Regulatory Factors
Part IV. Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
Part V. Epidemiology of Osteoporosis
Part VI. General Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Volume 2.
Part VII. Impact of Comorbidity and Medications on Skeletal Health
Part VIII. Diagnosis and Evaluation
Part IX. Patient Management
Part X. Pharmacotherapeutics
Part XI. New Directions