Osteoporosis is often asymptomatic until the first fracture occurs, writes Gary Culliton The problem with osteoporosis is that it is often asymptomatic. Often, only where there is a family history or there are risk factors will people be assessed. “People come into St James’s with a fracture, not knowing they have underlying osteoporosis,” said Dr [...]
In his latest Clinical Update, Gary Culliton reports on developments in the field of osteoporosis, including studies linking vascular instability with the condition and protection among people with a high body mass index Falling over is one of the common reasons people present at emergency departments, according to Prof Declan Lyons, Consultant Physician at Limerick [...]
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