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John A. Kanis

Researcher at University of Sheffield

Publications -  667
Citations -  109047

John A. Kanis is an academic researcher from University of Sheffield. The author has contributed to research in topics: Osteoporosis & FRAX. The author has an hindex of 133, co-authored 625 publications receiving 96992 citations. Previous affiliations of John A. Kanis include University of Southampton & University of Cambridge.

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A comparative risk assessment of burden of disease and injury attributable to 67 risk factors and risk factor clusters in 21 regions, 1990-2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

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- 15 Dec 2012 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors estimated deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs; sum of years lived with disability [YLD] and years of life lost [YLL]) attributable to the independent effects of 67 risk factors and clusters of risk factors for 21 regions in 1990 and 2010.
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Bone histomorphometry: Standardization of nomenclature, symbols, and units: Report of the asbmr histomorphometry nomenclature committee

TL;DR: A committee of the Society to develop a unified system of termnology, suitable for adoption by the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research as part of its Instructions to Authors is formed, and is as complex and conceptually difficult as the field with which it deals.
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An estimate of the worldwide prevalence and disability associated with osteoporotic fractures.

TL;DR: It is concluded that osteoporotic fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the developed countries.
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The diagnosis of osteoporosis

TL;DR: This paper summarizes issues and proposes diagnostic criteria for osteoporosis for practical use and addresses a number of problems which need to be addressed in adapting a conceptual definition for clinical use.