In Honor of World Osteoporosis Day
FDA approves Reclast® to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with convenient less frequent dosing.
Single infusion of Reclast increases bone mass for two years in postmenopausal women with osteopenia, a condition that can lead to osteoporosis.
Approximately 22... Read more
Winter is almost here again, and many of you will have to deal with snow, ice and slush, and the things they cause, like slippery sidewalks, roads and driveways. What ideas do you have to make this season safer while walking in these conditions?
"Snow and ice cause a substantial number of falls for pedestrians living in... Read more
Hi everyone, thanks once again for joining us at our weekly discussions! We all appreciate your input and insightful opinions on Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. This week we'd like to discuss Osteopenia and what you are doing to treat it.
Let's start with the definition of Osteopenia:
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When we're diagnosed with osteoporosis, one of the first things we think about is breaking a bone, and how this will dramatically change our lives.
On our "Ask a Question" forum, we get so many questions about how to deal with the fear of fracture or how to prevent fractures. Our members worry about bending over, lifting,... Read more
Have any of you thought about getting all your medical records in order to use if you have an emergency, or you just need to talk to your doctor about your latest test? There are various ways to do this, but let's look at electronic medical tracking programs.
Electronic medical tracking programs can turn patients'... Read more
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