[Development of Novel Osteoporosis Screening Methods Using FRAX].

[Development of Novel Osteoporosis Screening Methods Using FRAX].
Yakugaku Zasshi. 2019;139(1):35-38
Authors: Yamamoto N, Tsuchiya H
Abstract
Fragility fractures associated with osteoporosis can have a major impact on a person's "activities of daily living" (ADL) and life span. Therefore, osteoporosis and its complications must be addressed by early screening and prompt intervention. A Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) has been developed by the WHO. FRAX allows the calculation/estimation of absolute fracture risk over a 10-year period. The FRAX can be completed using a free application form, accessible online. The relationship between FRAX and the young adult mean (YAM) was investigated in order to calculate the cut-off value of FRAX for each age group. FRAX can be used by both physicians and other healthcare professionals to pre-screen patients for more detailed subsequent work-ups. Using FRAX in clinical practice has proven to be simple, inexpensive and useful.
PMID: 30606925 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Yakugaku Zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan - January 6, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Yamamoto N, Tsuchiya H Tags: Yakugaku Zasshi Source Type: research