More than 40 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis or are at high risk of developing it.
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder that often occurs in conjunction with other diseases and conditions, notably menopause and endocrine disorders.
Led by
Deborah Kado, MD, MS, our bone health team includes researchers at the forefront of new discoveries, who are experts in tailoring osteoporosis therapy to treat co-occurring conditions that may alter the course of standard care.
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how osteoporosis is diagnosed at UC San Diego Health and learn
more about this common bone disorder.
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