The results of this large survey of Italian osteoporotic women indicates that the most important determinant of both persistence and compliance to treatment is the type of drug prescribed with a definite advantage of ALN-OW. Treatment compliance is particularly poor for CaVitD and this emphasizes the need for new ways to supplement at least vitamin D. The main reasons for discontinuation are side effects and lack of motivation while the best treatment adherence was observed in patients with severe and well documented osteoporosis.
The REMS approach can be used for non-ionizing osteoporosis diagnosis directly on lumbar spine and femoral neck with a good level of accuracy and precision. However, a more rigorous operator training is needed to limit the erroneous acquisitions and to ensure the full clinical practicability.
Summary
Consensus views on osteoporosis in men are reported
Background
Workshop within a meeting on osteoporosis in men to identify areas of consensus amongst a panel (the authors) and the participants of the meeting.
Methods
Public debate with an expert panel on preselected topics
Results and conclusions
Consensus views reached on diagnostic criteria for osteoporosis in men and defined aspects of the pathophysiology and treatment of osteoporosis in men
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