Osteoporosis from an Endocrine Perspective: The Role of Hormonal Changes in the Elderly

Osteoporosis from an Endocrine Perspective: The Role of Hormonal Changes in the Elderly

<b>Introduction:</b> Osteoporosis is increasingly prevalent in the elderly, with fractures mostly occurring in women and men who are older than 55 and 65 years of age, respectively. The aim of this review was to examine the evidence regarding the influence of hormones on bone metabolism,...

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Main Authors: Rossella Cannarella, Federica Barbagallo, Rosita A. Condorelli, Antonio Aversa, Sandro La Vignera, Aldo E. Calogero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
osteoporosis
bone mineral density
fsh
testosterone
cortisol
igf1
vitamin d
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/10/1564

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