Clinical Guildelines

1. Screening for Osteoporosis in Men: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians
2. The American College of Physicians recommends that clinicians periodically perform individualized assessment of risk factors for osteoporosis in older men (Grade: strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence).
3. The American College of Physicians recommends that clinicians obtain dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for men who are at increased risk for osteoporosis and are candidates for drug therapy (Grade: strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence).
4. The American College of Physicians recommends further research to evaluate osteoporosis screening tests in men.

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