Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

In a short decade, osteoporosis has been transformed from an inevitable and irreversible disorder of aging to a disorder for which there is true therapeutic optimism. Remarkable strides have been made in the understanding of the biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics of this disorder. This issue presents a summary of some of the most important developments in the field. The purpose of this issue was to identify those areas in which the most significant advances have been made and present them to you in a way this is not only informative but also clinically relevant.
 
In a short decade, osteoporosis has been transformed from an inevitable and irreversible disorder of aging to a disorder for which there is true therapeutic optimism. Remarkable strides have been made in the understanding of the biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics of this disorder. This issue presents a summary of some of the most important developments in the field. The purpose of this issue was to identify those areas in which the most significant advances have been made and present them to you in a way this is not only informative but also clinically relevant.