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Reduced Bone Mineral Density and Breast Arterial Calcification

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 moreChevron
posted 03/11/2008, comments (0)|
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Bone Scans for Osteoporosis Also Predict Spinal Fractures

We already know that the point of getting a bone scan is to find out if one has osteopenia or osteoporosis -- and therefore a higher risk of fracture. But a recent study designed to determine who is most at risk indicates that such exams may have even more predictive value than previously realized.  According to a piece in the Journal of the... Read moreChevron
posted 12/26/2007, comments (0)|
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Osteoporosis Patients Make Headway in UK: Treatment Choices

The UK, which had previously considered measures to limit the choices of medication available to osteoporosis patients, seems to be moving in a different direction.  According to the Weston & Somerset Mercury, the government seems to be moving away from those guidelines after widespread protest from the public, as well as the National... Read moreChevron
posted 12/26/2007, comments (0)|
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Protect Your Bones With Tea?

I dare say I'm a bit skeptical of the latest research saying that drinking tea may serve as a protective factor against bone loss -- but it would be great news if true. Some studies indicate that its chemicals called flavonoids with estrogen-like properties that help, but no one knows for sure.  Unfortunately whatever benefits tea might... Read moreChevron
posted 12/17/2007, comments (0)|
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Rosiglitazone - Osteoporosis Connection

While it's been believed for some time that people with diabetes seem to have a higher incidence of osteoporosis, a new study indicates a connection between the widely used Type 2 diabetes drug Rosiglitazone (brand name Avandia) and loss of bone. The research was published in Nature Medicine. The theory is that the medication inhibits the... Read moreChevron
posted 12/09/2007, comments (0)|
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