The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Osteoporosis
Cathleen S. Colón-Emeric, David L. Simel, Kenneth W. Lyles
Age beyond menopause and low BMI (<25) or weight (<60 kg) are the most important predictors...
Topics Discussed:
bone densitometry, bone mineral density, criterion standard comparisons (diagnostic tests), make the diagnosis, menopause, osteoporosis, prevalence, prior probability, risk assessment, women's health
Excerpt:
"The prior probability of osteoporosis in women depends on age
and ethnicity (Tables 36-12 and 36-13)...."
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