Inhaltsangabe1. Osteoporosis: Understanding and Managing a Growing Health Care Problem; J.S. Adams, B.P. Lukert. I: Genetics. 2. Molecular Genetics of Skeletal Morphogenesis; V. Rosen, L. Gamer. 3. Genetics of Osteoporosis; J.S. Adams. 4. Genetic Strategies in Preclinical Osteoporosis Research; R.F. Klein. 5. Interdependence of Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in Determining Bone Strength; J. Rubin, C.T. Rubin. II: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment. 6. Quantitation of Bone Mineral Density in the Growing Skeleton: Methods and Meaning; V. Gilsanz. 7. Prevention of Osteoporosis: Strategies for Optimizing Peak Bone Mass; S.H. Allen. 8. Skeletal Consequences of Physical Activity; R. Marcus. 9. Postmenopausal Osteoporosis; P.M. Doran, S. Khosla. 10. Individualizing Osteoporosis Therapy; S.L. Silverman. III: Osteoporotic Syndromes of Emerging Impact. 11. Fall Prevention and Physical Therapy; S. Rigler, S. Studenski. 12. Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Osteoporosis; E.S. Orwoll. 13. Diagnosis and Treatment of Renal Osteodystrophy; D.T. Yamaguchi, A.J. Felsenfeld. 14. Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Associated with Immunosuppressive Therapy; M.A. Rodino, E. Shane. 15. Cancer and Bone Disease; M.S. Nanes, L. Titus. 16. Common Diseases Which May Complicate the Osteoporosis Phenotype; M. Davies. IV: The Future. 17. Understanding and Manipulating Genes, Hormones and Bone Cells; L.G. Raisz. Index.