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Rev Clin Esp ; 205(8): 379-82, 2005 Aug.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16143085

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To conduct an opinion survey on osteoporosis in Spanish internists. METHOD: Survey sent by mail and by personal visit to members of the Spanish Internists Society. Collection of data on opinion on the disease, diagnostic and therapeutic attitude and means available (general laboratory analyses, conventional radiology, biochemical markers of bone remodeling, densitometry and ultrasounds) and preference when choosing a certain treatment. RESULTS: A total of 538 internists answered. More than 90% of those surveyed consider that osteoporosis is a disease that should be treated by internists. A total of 93% consider that osteoporosis is a prevalent disease. More than 80% have access to densitometry. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of Spanish internists consider that osteoporosis is a disease that should be treated by internists and that it is a disease that enters into their action scope. In general, they have the means necessary for its study and treatment. Bisphosphonates constitute the drug of choice and calcium and vitamin D supplements are indicated in almost all the cases.


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Attitude of Health Personnel , Internal Medicine , Osteoporosis/physiopathology , Aged , Densitometry , Diphosphonates/therapeutic use , Humans , Middle Aged , Osteoporosis/diagnosis , Osteoporosis/drug therapy , Spain , Surveys and Questionnaires
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