Mirrorlights: Study shows how simple measures can help prevent hip fractures

“Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by weak and brittle bones caused by bone loss. Osteoporotic individuals have the highest risk of a hip fracture, and pharmacologic treatment can reduce this risk by around 50 per cent,” said Professor Nguyen.

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