Are Men Really From Mars? The Challenge of Preventing Falls and Fractures in Older Men
Developed by the Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Special Interest Group.
Moderator: Gustavo Duque, MD, PhD, FRACP, Director Ageing Bone Research Program, Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Sydney Medical School-Nepean Campus
Despite the high prevalence of falls and fractures in older men, osteoporosis and falls risk remain largely undiagnosed and undertreated. In addition, the evidence on the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment in men is limited.
The Aging Muscle and Bone in Men: From Bench to Bedside
Gustavo Duque, MD, PhD, FRACPThe Role of Androgens in Falls and Fractures: From Diagnosis to Treatment
John E. Morley, MBBCh, Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Acting Director, Division of Endocrinology, Saint Louis University Medical Center
Treatment of Osteoporosis in Older Men: An Update
Susan M. Ott, MD, University of WashingtonNon-pharmacological Interventions for Falls and Fractures Prevention in Older Men
Robin M. Daly, MD, FASMF, Professor and Chair of Exercise and Ageing, Deakin University (Australia)
