Cost-effectiveness of bone densitometry followed by treatment of osteoporosis in older men

Authors :: Schousboe, John T.
Taylor, Brent C.
Cummings, Steven R.
Orwoll, Eric S.
Fink, Howard A.
Kane, Robert L.
Melton, L. Joseph, III
Bauer, Douglas C.
Ensrud, Kristine E.
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. August 8, 2007, Vol. 298 Issue 6, p629, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The benefits of phosphonate therapy in older men relevant to prevention of fractures associated with osteoporosis are presented.

Subjects :: Osteoporosis -- Diagnosis
Osteoporosis -- Care and treatment
Fractures -- Prevention
Medical care, Cost of -- Evaluation
Bone densitometry -- Evaluation

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