Farrokh Khosravi
Texas Institute of Dermatology, USA
Title: Drug-induced fracture, role of osteoporosis and sarcopenia: What's new?
Biography
Biography: Farrokh Khosravi
Abstract
In this talk recent advances in understanding of drug induced fractures will be discussed. Fractures are the serious problem of the aged population, which is responsible for significant amount of morbidity and mortality. Any attempt to prevent or decrease incidence of fractures will save lives. Drugs increase Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia which both have a role in increasing fracture incidence. Sarcopenia is characterized by progressive and generalized loss of muscle mass and strength.