New Australian osteoporosis guidelines don't support widespread screening

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New Australian guidelines for GPs on osteoporosis stop short of recommending widespread screening for the condition, saying there is a lack of supporting evidence. The guidelines state that calcium and vitamin D supplements are more effective for people with a deficiency, and they should not be considered for routine use in healthy people or as first-line treatment for people with osteoporosis. They also highlight the importance of recognising patients with 'imminent' or 'very high' fracture risk, as this group may require early therapy to activate bone formation.

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conference: Medical Journal of Australia

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Organisation/s: The University of Sydney, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Funder: The revised guideline was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

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