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Osteoporosis is often called the ""silent bone thief"" - progressing unnoticed for years until a sudden fracture changes everything. But with so many screening tests, evolving guidelines, and conflicting medical opinions, how do you know when screening is truly necessary? And more importantly - how do you know whether it will actually help you? In Osteoporosis Screening Dilemmas, Dr. ID OKPOMBOR translates complex bone-density science into clear, practical guidance for anyone trying to make sense of modern osteoporosis prevention. This book demystifies the world of bone scans, risk scores, and fracture prediction so you can make confident, evidence-based decisions about your long-term bone health. Inside, you'll discover: - The true burden of osteoporosis - and why millions of fractures are predictable, preventable, and detectable well before they occur. - Who is at highest risk - including the powerful roles of age, body weight, smoking, family history, ethnicity, hormones, and long-term medication use. - How bone density is actually measured - including DEXA scans, T-scores, and the difference between normal bone, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. - What the FRAX tool really tells you - and how to use 10-year fracture probability to decide whether you need treatment. - Why some people need screening early, while others can safely wait years between scans. - The limits and unintended harms of screening, including misinterpretation, unnecessary anxiety, and overtreatment. Dr. OKPOMBOR also brings clarity to key medical debates: - How often should you repeat a bone-density test? - When does screening in men make sense - and when is it unnecessary? - Do lifestyle changes truly improve bone density, or merely slow decline? - Does early screening save lives - or simply find low bone density that would never cause harm? You will also learn: - How to prevent fractures through evidence-based strategies -from nutrition and physical activity to fall prevention and medication. - How treatment decisions are made -including when medications are helpful, when they aren't, and how benefits compare with risks. - How screening guidelines differ -and why USPSTF, NOF, and other medical societies disagree on key recommendations. Empower yourself with clarity - not confusion.Whether you are a postmenopausal woman, a man over 70, someone with multiple risk factors, or simply a patient trying to understand your doctor's recommendations, this book will give you the tools to: - Understand your personal fracture risk - Ask smarter questions in medical visits - Choose the right screening interval - Avoid unnecessary testing or treatment - Protect your long-term mobility, independence, and quality of life Accessible, balanced, and grounded in rigorous science, Osteoporosis Screening Dilemmas is an essential guide for anyone seeking to preserve strong bones and make informed decisions in a healthcare system full of conflicting advice. Take control of your bone health. Be informed. Be confident. Order your copy today.

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