There are many conditions that can increase one's risk of developing osteoporosis, but those who are caregivers for individuals with Down's syndrome should be particularly attuned to the possibility of low bone mass for those in their care. A recent article describing one patient (www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=26426) outlines what... Read more
A fascinating study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found a strong correlation between reduced Bone Mineral Density and Breast Arterial Calcification associated with cardiovascular disease. Women in the study at Columbia University Medical Center received mammograms as well as DXA scans, and results... Read more
More work clearly needs to be done on the confounding link between osteoporosis and HIV. A recent study in France indicates that the connection is apparently not the result of antiretroviral treatment, but the theories about the causes of bone problems in this group are still quite speculative. Hopefully these dedicated researchers will continue... Read more
Several news outlets have reported that Japan's Emperor Akihito may be suffering osteoporosis or osteopenia in the aftermath of his treatment for prostrate cancer. While osteoporosis is somewhat less common in men than women, some cancer treatments -- including the hormone therapy often used to combat prostrate cancer -- are believed to... Read more
I'm not generally a fan of video games (I won't let me son play them) -- since they can sometimes promote an sedentary lifestyle that's not ideal for bone health. But I've recently learned that the nursing home where my grandmother lives uses a Wii system to encourage physical activity among its residents. With the guidance... Read more
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