<p>Section 1 Essentials of bone biology <br>1. The Biochemistry of Bone: Composition and Organization<br>2. Bone Remodeling: Cellular Activities in Bone<br>3. Assessment of Bone Turnover Using Biochemical Markers<br>4. Fundamentals of Mineral Homeostasis<br>5. The Mechanical Properties of Bone<br>6. Assessment of Bone Architecture</p> <p>Section 2 Development and growth of the male skeleton<br>7. Skeletal Growth in Males<br>8. Pubertal Growth of the Male Skeleton<br>9. The Effects of Sex Steroids on Bone Growth<br>10. Nutritional Basis of Skeletal Growth <br>11. Physical Activity and Skeletal Growth</p> <p>Section 3 Skeletal genetics<br>12. The Genetics of Peak Bone Mass </p> <p>Section 4 Aging and the male skeleton<br>13. Age-Related Changes in Bone Remodeling and Micro Architecture<br>14. Markers of Bone Remodeling and the Aging Skeleton <br>15. Alterations in Mineral Metabolism in the Aging Male<br>16. Change in Bone Size and Geometry with Aging<br>17. Aging and Bone Density<br>18. The Effect of Age on Material Properties</p> <p>Section 5 Nutritional issues<br>19. Calcium, Bone Strength and Fractures<br>20. Vitamin D and Bone<br>21. Role of Dietary Protein in Bone Growth and Bone Loss</p> <p>Section 6 Sex steroids and the skeleton in men<br>22. The Molecular Biology of Sex Steroids in Bone: Similarities and Differences Among the Sexes<br>23. Estrogen and the Skeleton – Rodents<br>24. Estrogen and the Skeleton – Humans<br>25. Androgens and the Skeleton – Animal Models <br>26. Androgens and the Skeleton – Humans<br>27. Androgen Effects on the Skeletal Muscle</p> <p>Section 7 Fractures in men<br>28. Epidemiology of Fractures <br>29. Individualized Progress of Fractures in Men<br>30. Physical Activity, Physical Function and Fall and Fracture Risk in Older Men<br>31. Economic Impact of Osteoporotic Fractures (vs women)<br>32. Adverse Health Outcomes in Men with Osteoporosis</p> <p>Section 8. Metabolic bone disease in men<br>33. Idiopathic Osteoporosis<br>34. Glucocorticoid Induced Osteoporosis<br>35. Testicular Dysfunction<br>36. Alcohol and Bone<br>37. Transplantation Osteoporosis<br>38. Management of Fractures in Men with Impaired Renal Function<br>39. Hyperparathyroidism<br>40. Hypercalciuria<br>41. The Skeletal Phenotype of the Male Athlete<br>42. Inherited and Related Disorders of Bone Matrix Synthesis in Men </p> <p>Section 9 Diagnostic approach<br>43. Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in Men<br>44. Quantitative Ultrasound Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Men<br>45. Advanced Structural Assessment of Bone Using CT and MRI<br>46. Vertebral Fracture Assessments<br>47. The Use of Bone Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Male Osteoporosis<br>48. Overall diagnostic strategy</p> <p>Section 10 Therapy<br>49. Diagnostic Thresholds for Osteoporosis in Men<br>50. Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Osteoporosis-Related Fractures in Men: Current Data, Controversies, and Challenges<br>51. Nutritional Therapy for Skeletal Health in Men<br>52. Exercise Programs for Patients with Osteoporosis<br>53. Calcitonin: History, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Applications<br>54. Treatment of Male Osteoporosis with Bisphosphonates<br>55. Treatment of Male Osteoporosis with Parathyroid Hormone<br>56. Testosterone Therapy for Osteoporosis in Men<br>57. Future Therapies: Strontium, SERMs, SARMs and New Therapies on the Horizon</p>
