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
The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some patients serves as an important reminder: Everything we put in our body can change our body.
While prescription medications can provide significant benefits to bone mass and help prevent fractures, they... Read more
The most common location for an osteoporosis-related fracture to occur is the vertebrae.
These painful back injuries can occur while engaging in everyday actions, such as bending over or lifting groceries. With very advanced osteoporosis, a sneeze or cough could cause vertebral fracture. In some cases, the breaks are so... Read more
A new study indicates that raloxifene (sold under the brand name Evista) is safe and effective for treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with CKD, or chronic kidney disease. This information is particularly important because CKD may contribute to bone loss, yet women with the condition are sometimes excluded from research trials of... Read more
An article in Monday's Washington Post reported new findings that indicate that testosterone injections for older men with low levels of the hormone may help them prevent osteoporosis. The study, which was scheduled to be discussed at the American Physiological Society's annual meeting in San Diego, had a small sample size of just 13 men,... Read more
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