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At what age range does the peak number of hip fractures occur for both sexes?
At what age range does the peak number of hip fractures occur for both sexes?
What percentage of men over the age of 50 globally are affected by osteoporosis?
What percentage of men over the age of 50 globally are affected by osteoporosis?
How often do vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis occur worldwide in men and women over 50?
How often do vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis occur worldwide in men and women over 50?
What is the projected increase in worldwide incidence of hip fracture in men by 2050 compared to rates in 1990?
What is the projected increase in worldwide incidence of hip fracture in men by 2050 compared to rates in 1990?
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What role do healthy bones play in the body?
What role do healthy bones play in the body?
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At what age does bone mass reach its peak?
At what age does bone mass reach its peak?
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What factor accelerates the process of bone mass decline?
What factor accelerates the process of bone mass decline?
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What percentage of women over the age of 50 globally are affected by osteoporosis?
What percentage of women over the age of 50 globally are affected by osteoporosis?
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What is the main function of bone marrow?
What is the main function of bone marrow?
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What is the impact of osteoporosis on bone fractures for women over the age of 50 compared to men?
What is the impact of osteoporosis on bone fractures for women over the age of 50 compared to men?
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Which of the following is NOT a common form of primary osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of primary osteoporosis?
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What is the main cause of postmenopausal osteoporosis?
What is the main cause of postmenopausal osteoporosis?
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What is the primary function of osteoclasts in the bone remodeling cycle?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in the bone remodeling cycle?
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What type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?
What type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?
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How often is the adult skeleton replaced through the bone remodeling cycle?
How often is the adult skeleton replaced through the bone remodeling cycle?
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What is the main characteristic of secondary osteoporosis?
What is the main characteristic of secondary osteoporosis?
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Which medical condition is NOT associated with secondary osteoporosis?
Which medical condition is NOT associated with secondary osteoporosis?
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What factor almost doubles the risk of a future fracture in older people?
What factor almost doubles the risk of a future fracture in older people?
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What is the main impact of fragility fractures on older people?
What is the main impact of fragility fractures on older people?
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What approach can help prevent fragility fractures in older people?
What approach can help prevent fragility fractures in older people?
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Which phase of the bone remodeling cycle involves resorption?
Which phase of the bone remodeling cycle involves resorption?
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What triggers the activation of the resorption process in the bone remodeling cycle?
What triggers the activation of the resorption process in the bone remodeling cycle?
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In osteoporosis, fragility fractures are most likely to result from which of the following?
In osteoporosis, fragility fractures are most likely to result from which of the following?
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What is the main characteristic of primary osteoporosis?
What is the main characteristic of primary osteoporosis?
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Which is the most common form of osteoporosis?
Which is the most common form of osteoporosis?
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What is the main goal of bone health assessment in older people?
What is the main goal of bone health assessment in older people?
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Which medical conditions can cause secondary osteoporosis?
Which medical conditions can cause secondary osteoporosis?
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What promotes bone loss during the resorption phase of the bone remodeling cycle?
What promotes bone loss during the resorption phase of the bone remodeling cycle?
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"Fragility fractures" in older people are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, primarily due to:
"Fragility fractures" in older people are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, primarily due to:
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"Screening for osteoporosis" is an important measure for preventing fragility fractures because it helps in:
"Screening for osteoporosis" is an important measure for preventing fragility fractures because it helps in:
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What is the purpose of the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX)?
What is the purpose of the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX)?
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What does the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) require clinicians to enter to estimate fracture probability?
What does the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) require clinicians to enter to estimate fracture probability?
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Which laboratory investigation is associated with increased bone turnover and elevated levels in primary hyperparathyroidism?
Which laboratory investigation is associated with increased bone turnover and elevated levels in primary hyperparathyroidism?
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What is the main purpose of the DXA radiology investigation?
What is the main purpose of the DXA radiology investigation?
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Why is it important to ask about the patient's diet, alcohol, and smoking history in the assessment of bone health?
Why is it important to ask about the patient's diet, alcohol, and smoking history in the assessment of bone health?
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What should be examined during the physical examination to assess bone health?
What should be examined during the physical examination to assess bone health?
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Which risk factor is used by the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) to estimate the probability of fracture?
Which risk factor is used by the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) to estimate the probability of fracture?
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What do clinicians need to examine for in terms of posture during a bone health examination?
What do clinicians need to examine for in terms of posture during a bone health examination?
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What should be entered into the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) as part of clinical risk factors?
What should be entered into the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) as part of clinical risk factors?
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What should laboratory investigations include as part of the bone profile examination?
What should laboratory investigations include as part of the bone profile examination?
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