Nation's Largest Medical Specialty Organization Issues New Guideline For Screening For Osteoporosis In Men

SOURCE: Medical News Today

DATE: May 8, 2008

EXCERPT: "Osteoporosis is often viewed as a women's health issue, but one in 16 men over 65 suffers from the disease, and few men are currently tested or diagnosed. .... New recommendations from ACP call for physicians to screen for osteoporosis in older men, especially those over the age of 65."  more

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Liu H, Paige NM, Goldzweig CL, Wong E, Zhou A, Suttorp MJ, Munjas B, Orwoll E, Shekelle P. Screening for osteoporosis in men: a systematic review for an American College of Physicians guideline. Ann Intern Med. 2008 May 6;148(9):685-701.