FRAX article in The Boston Globe

Thanks to all those who responded. I'm working on publishing a longer version of this story -- TR

http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2008/07/28/is_the_new_test_for_o steoporosis_better_than_a_bone_density_test/

"Is the new test for osteoporosis better than a bone density test?
By Tinker Ready | July 28, 2008

Some doctors believe the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool, or FRAX, will improve their ability to identify patients likely to suffer the worst consequence of osteoporosis - broken bones. The test will "simplify osteoporosis diagnosis for busy primary care physicians," said Mary Bouxsein, who studies the biomechanics of bone strength at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Others agree, but say the test won't get at a major problem: Doctors are testing and treating the wrong people for bone loss..."

FULL STORY AT URL ABOVE