Author's response to reviews Title: Use of Anthropometric Indicators in Screening for Undiagnosed Vertebral Fractures: A Cross-sectional Analysis of the Fukui Osteoporosis Cohort (FOC) Study Authors:

Use of anthropometric indicators in screening for undiagnosed vertebral fractures: A cross-sectional analysis of the Fukui Osteoporosis Cohort (FOC) study

BACKGROUND Vertebral fractures are the most common type of osteoporotic fracture. Although often asymptomatic, each vertebral fracture increases the risk of additional fractures. Development of a safe and simple screening method is necessary to identify individuals with asymptomatic vertebral fractures. METHODS Lateral imaging of the spine by single energy X-ray absorptiometry and vertebral m...

Author's response to reviews Title: Modelling prevalence and incidence of fibrosis and pleural plaques in asbestos-exposed populations for screening and follow-up: a cross-sectional study Authors:

Title: Modelling prevalence and incidence of fibrosis and pleural plaques in asbestos-exposed populations for screening and follow-up: a cross-sectional study Authors:

Author's response to reviews Title: Antioxidant intake among Brazilian adults - The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS): a cross-sectional study Authors:

Author's response to reviews Title: Relationship between efficiency and clinical effectiveness indicators in an adjusted model of resource consumption: a cross-sectional study Authors:

Author's response to reviews Title: Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture: a seven-year follow-up study Authors:

Title: Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture: a seven-year follow-up study