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Osteoporosis Threatens Implants

  Lately, more and more people have some type of implant. From head to toe implants are used to stabilize fractures, replace joints, fuse bones and support dental crowns. Surgical technology has progressed leaps and bounds because of the ability to find an anchor point for both simple plates for fractures and elaborate spine hardware for... Read moreChevron
posted 04/13/2011, comments (0)|
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A Low-Acid Diet Helps Your Bones – Fact, or Fiction?

If you’re reading this, let’s assume you’re interested in osteoporosis. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia, and you’re looking for ways to keep your bones strong. Or maybe you’re caring for a parent with newly diagnosed osteoporosis, and need some baseline information.Fact is, if you’re doing... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (2)|
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Stomach Medications can be Bad for the Bones

Did anyone notice the FDA warning about stomach medications issued earlier this year? This new safety alert states that certain medications called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) which are used to treat upset tummies can in fact increase the risk of bone fractures in the hip, wrist and spine. With this new warning, labeling on several... Read moreChevron
posted 09/28/2010, comment (1)|
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When Should You be Tested for Bone Loss?

Recently, we heard about Gwyneth Paltrows' diagnosis of osteopenia; this news put another spotlight on the benefits of early detection for osteoporosis and osteopenia.   According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), women should have a DXA (bone density scan) by age 65 and men at the age of 70.  The NOF goes on to further... Read moreChevron
posted 07/05/2010, comments (2)|
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What is Your FRAX Score?

Ever wonder why you are taking a medication to strengthen your bones? "Because my doctor told me so" is not a good reason. Many doctors have a knee-jerk reaction of prescribing medications based on a score from a bone density test. That type of treatment decision is called treating the numbers. It's time to treat you, the individual, the person,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/15/2010, comments (0)|
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