EFFECTIVENESS OF BIPHOSPHONATED THERAPY AND PERSONALIZED DIET UPON A GROUP OF FEMALE PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS FROM TÂRGU-MUREŞ, ROMANIA
Abstract:
Osteoporosis, the most common systemic bone disease, is a real public health problem, and it is a major cause of fragility, disability, morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Methods: We monitored data collected from the archives of Endocrinology Ambulatory in Târgu-Mureş city, for a group of 100 female patients with newly diagnosed postmenopausal osteoporosis. Results: The present study confirms the increase of bone density both at 1 year and 2 years of anti-resorption therapy, their efficacy and placement in osteoporosis management. There is a close correlation between age of patients and bone mass density decreasing, the older they are, the lower the T score is also the younger they are, the faster they recover, with negative correlations although. We have good results with a personalized diet and a proper treatment. Conclusions: Alendronate and Ibandronate have proven effective in both DMO recovery and fracture risk prevention
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