BIOL 3051 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Rankl, Bone Resorption, Raloxifene
20 Apr 2020
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It is generally recommended that patients with osteoporosis or decreasing levels of bone density, begin to slowly participate in weight bearing exercise to help strengthen bones and muscles. These interventions include things like removing throw rugs, installing grab bars in bathrooms, ensuring adequate lighting and avoiding use of stairs when possible. If the patient is a smoker, it is also recommended that they start a smoking cessation program or at least be informed of the option. Dietary measures with a dietician or nutritionist is also very helpful, to ensure our patient can get enough calcium and vitamin d, as well as proteins in their diets. It is also recommended that patients try their best to reduce their alcohol intake (less than 2 drinks per day) and reduce caffeine intake (also around 2 cups of coffee or equivalent per day). There are many treatment options for osteoporosis and the classes/drugs (with moa) commonly employed can be:
