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Thursday, July, 24, 2008

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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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Journalist, Caregiver
posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)

Calcium Absorption, Treatment Delivery, Detection by Dental X-Rays: Osteoporosis in the News

From help with calcium absorption to osteoporosis treatment delivery, here's a round-up of technologies, treatments and other tidbits of interest to the osteoporosis community.   Osteoporosis Detection -- Through Your Dental X-Ray?   New technology is being developed in England that might be able to detect osteoporosis in a patient... Read moreChevron
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Neil Gonter, MD

Neil Gonter, MD

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Internist, Rheumatologist
posted 05/22/2008, comments (0)

Should I Be Treated for Osteoporosis or Osteopenia?

Reader's Question 1: I am 60 years old and recently went for a chest x-ray.  While the lung fields were clear, the radiologist discovered a vertebral fracture.  I don't remember this happening and I have no back pain.  I went for a bone density and my T score of my spine was -1.0.  Should I be treated?   Reader's... Read moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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Journalist, Caregiver
posted 04/28/2008, comments (2)

Osteoporosis Drug Side Effects: What Every Patient Should Know

The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some patients serves as an important reminder: Everything we put in our body can change our body.   While prescription medications can provide significant benefits to bone mass and help prevent fractures, they... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

Craig Stoltz

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Health Journalist
posted 04/28/2008, comments (8)

Fosamax Linked to Heart Rhythm Trouble

Big news today in the world of osteoporosis: A study in the April 28 Archives of Internal Medicine shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax is linked to atrial fibrillation--an irregular heartbeat.   Before we go any further, please heed this easy-to-recall slogan: BE CONCERNED. DON'T PANIC.   Five things you need to... Read moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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Journalist, Caregiver
posted 04/11/2008, comments (0)

Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Two Options For Vertebral Fractures from Osteoporosis

The most common location for an osteoporosis-related fracture to occur is the vertebrae.       These painful back injuries can occur while engaging in everyday actions, such as bending over or lifting groceries. With very advanced osteoporosis, a sneeze or cough could cause vertebral fracture. In some cases, the breaks are so... Read moreChevron

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