Rationale for osteoporosis screening in men
Authors' conclusion
The consensus of the panel was that targeted screening of men for osteoporosis would lead to greater use of osteoporosis medication, lowering fracture risk.
Study context
- Population
- Men; osteoporosis screening and treatmentpanel of 20 VA clinicians
Methodological detailsnot systematic, Consensus reached through virtual meetings and multiple email communications
- Not systematic
- Consensus reached through virtual meetings and multiple email communications
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
- Targeted screening in men has been found to identify men at risk for fracture
- Osteoporosis drugs have similar effects in men and women in prior studies
- A recent large observational trial: hip fracture risk similarly reduced for both sexes by current medications
- Literature not reviewed systematically
Original publication
Rationale for osteoporosis screening in men. Osteoporos Int. Published 13 December 2024. doi:10.
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