As the world mourns the passing of acclaimed journalist Leroy Sievers, it is the cancer community that feels the loss most acutely. During his battle with brain and lung cancer, Sievers documented the struggle with strength and quiet dignity in an NPR blog and weekly podcast called "My Cancer" that touched the lives of millions facing such... Read more
Making Fall Prevention a Priority
As concerning as the prospect of a fall is, it is heartening to know that experts around the world are taking this risk seriously and raising awareness, especially among seniors. Not everyone realizes that 9 out of 10 hip franctures is the result of a fall -- and not just in individuals who have been... Read more
Synthetic parathyroid hormone, manufactured by Eli Lilly and sold in the United States under the brand name Forteo, is the only FDA approved osteoporosis drug shown to directly stimulate bone formation. (Other treatments work by interfering with the process of bone loss.) However, this medication requires administering a daily injection -... Read more
A recap of research and events related to bone health, from an osteoporosis study that changes the way we look at the causes of fracture to a look at poor nutrition during childhood and rickets.
Osteoporosis, Types of Trauma, and Underlying Causes of Fracture
Important research suggests that contrary to what was once... Read more
From help with calcium absorption to osteoporosis treatment delivery, here's a round-up of technologies, treatments and other tidbits of interest to the osteoporosis community.
Osteoporosis Detection -- Through Your Dental X-Ray?
New technology is being developed in England that might be able to detect osteoporosis in a patient... Read more
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