Biomarkers in bone disease

• Other Authors: Patel, Vinood B. (Editor), Preedy, Victor R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht, Netherlands : Springer, 2017.
• Series: Biomarkers in disease,
• Subjects: Bones > Diseases > Diagnosis.; Biochemical markers.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789400776937; 9789400776920; 9789400776944
• ISSN: 2542-3657
• Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)

There are many conditions that affect the skeletal system. On a worldwide basis, osteoarthritis alone affects 10%-15 percent of those over 60 years of age and in some countries more than 30-50% of postmenopausal women will have osteopenia or osteoporosis. With the increasing ageing population, maint...