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ArticleSingapore medical journal2014

Male osteoporosis: clinical approach and management in family practice.

Lay Hoon Goh, Choon How How, Tang Ching Lau

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Article in Singapore medical journal, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 39% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lay Hoon GohSinghealth Polyclinics - Sengkang, 2 Sengkang Square, Sengkang Community Hub, #01-06, Singapore 545025. goh.lay.hoon@singhealth.com.sg.
Choon How How
Tang Ching Lau
SingHealth · SG

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In Singapore, male osteoporosis is gaining greater importance due to our ageing population. Family physicians should screen for osteoporosis in elderly men and men with risk factors or secondary causes for the condition. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is used for diagnosis. FRAX® can be used to predict the absolute ten-year fracture risk. Management includes reduction of risk factors or secondary causes, fall prevention, appropriate physical activity and a diet adequate in calcium and vitamin D. Referrals to specialists for evaluation and therapy can be considered, particularly for younger men with more severe disease. Current first-line drug treatment includes bisphosphonates and teriparatide. Testosterone increases BMD of the spine, but data on fracture risk reduction is unavailable. Public and physician education with the involvement of health authorities can create greater awareness of this silent condition, which can lead to complications, morbidity and death, if left untreated.

Indexed as

Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overAgingBone DensityCalciumDiphosphonatesFamily PracticeFemaleFractures, BoneHumansMaleMiddle AgedOsteoporosisReferral and ConsultationRisk FactorsCalciumDiphosphonatesTeriparatideTestosteroneVitamin D

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PMID25091882
PMCPMC4291959
OpenAlexW2083543782

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