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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I’m thrilled to share the good news -- today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s OsteoporosisConnection and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the story... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Why Isn't Exercise Helping My Bone Density?

Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk walking and stair climbing 7 days a week for more then 1 hour. I have also been taking a bisphosphonate as well as adequate calcium and vitamin D. However, I recently had a bone density test and my scores did not... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Forteo Benefits Without Injections? The Future of Alternative Parathyroid Hormone Treatments

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 Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (0)

Over Age 65? Any Bone Fracture Might Indicate Osteoporosis

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 Chevron

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posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)

Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

Reader's Question: I was diagnosed with osteopenia. My doctor advised me to start taking Fosamax. My mother has atrial fibrillation. I was recently heard that this might be problem. Should I take this? It is important to know what atrial fibrillation is, what association, if any, exists between Fosamax and... Read more Chevron

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