Published in: 01-03-2003 Editorial Authors: P. D. Delmas, J. D. Ringe Published in: Osteoporosis International | Special Issue 3/2003 Login to get access ExcerptSeveral agents now available have been shown to reduce the risk of fracture in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. All drugs currently available act by decreasing the rate of bone turnover, which is increased in postmenopausal osteoporosis. …