Endocrinology: Reducing fat and building bone
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 16, 454 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrd.2017.121
Author: Sarah Crunkhorn
Menopause — characterized by an increase in circulating levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and a decline in oestrogen due to ovarian failure — is associated with loss of bone mass and increased visceral adiposity. Although treatments for osteoporosis and obesity exist, their use may be
Source: Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sarah Crunkhorn Tags: Research Highlight Source Type: research
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