Main 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