Osteoporosis Prevention

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The purpose of this unit is to review information needed to manage osteoporosis in the primary care setting. Completing this unit should give the learner adequate information to make informed decisions regarding screening, management and prevention of osteoporosis. After this initial exposure, any section of the unit can be used to answer clinical questions, as they arise.

This module is also for U-M Department of Family Medicine Residents on the WHC rotation.

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Note: This module was originally developed by U-M Department of Family Medicine faculty member Karen L. Musolf, M.D., in 2008. It is also maintained by Dr. Musolf. Last updated: August 2014.

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