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Watch Out For Falls, Low Testosterone in Men, Bisphosphonate Pain

Making Fall Prevention a Priority   As concerning as the prospect of a fall is, it is heartening to know that experts around the world are taking this risk seriously and raising awareness, especially among seniors. Not everyone realizes that 9 out of 10 hip franctures is the result of a fall -- and not just in individuals who have been... Read moreChevron
posted 08/11/2008, comments (0)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 07/15/2008, comments (3)|
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Vitamin D Deficiency

I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels.  I found out today mine is 28 which is low.  My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage.  After a 2 month period we will check the levels again.  I learned that many doctors do not perform this test, but... Read moreChevron
posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)|
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Vitamin D intake, just diagnosed seeking information

Having just been diagnosed with having osteoporosis, despite a very active life syle and weight bearing exercise, I am unsure of many of the do and dont's of calcium supplements etc.How important is taking Vit D with a calcium supplement? How much Vit D should I be taking? Can Vit D, have any negative effects on the body if I took too much?I... Read moreChevron
posted 02/21/2008, comments (5)|
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Check Up On Your Bones

The National Institutes of Health has put together a great new web resource to help you analyze your risk for osteoporosis. It's called "Check up on your bones" and it asks a series of questions about your history and lifestyle (exercise, diet, etc.). The site then informs you of your risk factors and suggests changes you could make... Read moreChevron
posted 01/30/2008, comments (0)|
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