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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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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 06/09/2008, comments (2)

Alternatives to Estrogen for Osteoporosis: SERMs in Development

For years, estrogen therapy was a principal method used to treat ailments associated with menopause, such as osteoporosis. However, when the potential for serious negative health consequences - including increased risk of breast cancer and heart attacks - was discovered, the use of estrogen for this purpose was drastically curtailed. In... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/08/2008, comment (1)

DEXA scans- when should they be performed?

I am, by profession, a Rad Tech, and I run the DEXA screening unit at the hospital where I work. I am curious to get feed back from other professionals in my field as to certain points. I live and work in Cyprus, which is on the development roll in the health services, where, previous to our two new, relatively up to date hospitals in two major... Read more Chevron

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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 06/02/2008, comment (1)

Too Much Exercise? What Every Woman Athlete Should Know About Osteoporosis

On just about any short list of how to prevent osteoporosis, you are likely to see the importance of calcium, Vitamin D, and regular exercise. But in some cases, devotion to working out - especially when paired with an overly stringent dietary regimen - can actually contribute to premature bone loss and even early osteoporosis, especially for... Read more Chevron

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