ABSTRACT

However, exciting new developments are on the verge of changing the treatment of this debilitating disorder. Two anabolic agents, the parathyroid hormone (PTH) and the fluoride ion, show tremendous promise as tools for building and retaining bone - with no adverse side effects. Anabolic Treatments for Osteoporosis is a comprehensive account of the latest studies that have been carried out on these two agents, and a thorough assessment of their prospects as osteoporosis therapeutics. This unique book combines basic science and up-to-date clinical data to present a complete picture of this breakthrough in the treatment of a globally significant health issue.

chapter 1|20 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|10 pages

Development of a Patient-Reported Outcome

chapter 3|20 pages

Validity

chapter 4|24 pages

Reliability

chapter 6|32 pages

Item Response Theory

chapter 7|32 pages

Cross-Sectional Analysis

chapter 8|40 pages

Longitudinal Analysis

chapter 9|40 pages

Mediation Models

chapter 10|26 pages

Missing Data

chapter 11|36 pages

Enriching Interpretation