Nepean Consensus Statement Meeting: Treatment For Osteoporosis In Institutionalised Older People In Australia

Leading Australian bone and geriatric specialists have hailed the Nepean Consensus Statement meeting on the treatment of osteoporosis in the aged care setting a major success, and a significant step forward in addressing this growing national issue. Osteoporotic fractures are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in residential aged care facilities.

source : www.medicalnewstoday.com

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