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Osteoporosis screening

What the major U.S. guidelines recommend, with a link to verify each at the source. A quick-reference summary for clinicians, not medical advice.

USPSTF · 2018 · Grade B

Women ≥65: screen with bone density. Postmenopausal <65 at increased risk (by FRAX): screen. Men: insufficient evidence.

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