Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 1887
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metabolic bone diseases; mineral metabolism; osteoporosis; hyperparathyroidism; hypoparathyroidism; renal stone disease
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Dear Colleagues,
Osteoporosis represents a major public health issue involving more than 200 million people worldwide. One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 are expected to experience a fragility fracture during their lifetime. Major fractures, like hip or vertebral fractures, significantly impair quality of life by causing considerable pain, disability, and even increasing mortality.
Correct identification and treatment of osteoporosis are crucial factors in preventing fragility fractures. Despite an increasing interest in bone disease in recent years, the pathophysiological and molecular mechanisms leading to the development of osteoporosis remain not completely understood. Furthermore, the diagnostic tools currently available for estimating fracture risk are limited, especially in specific situations (e.g., diabetes mellitus type 2, acromegaly, etc.) where bone fragility is present regardless of decreased bone mineral density.
The aim of this Special Issue is to examine recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of bone fragility. In particular, we would appreciate original articles and literature reviews investigating novel potential pathophysiological mechanisms underlying osteoporosis or diagnostic methods for bone fragility. Furthermore, studies exploring new molecular pathways with potential therapeutic applications for bone diseases are welcome.
This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Fabio Vescini and assisted by our Topical Advisory Panel Member Dr. Alessandro Brunetti (University Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia).
Dr. Fabio Vescini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- osteoporosis
- diagnosis
- dual X-rays absorptiometry
- DXA
- bone turnover markers
- secondary osteoporosis
- therapy
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