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World Osteoporosis Day: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Diemer on Biennial Reclast

In Honor of World Osteoporosis Day     FDA approves Reclast® to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with convenient less frequent dosing.   Single infusion of Reclast increases bone mass for two years in postmenopausal women with osteopenia, a condition that can lead to osteoporosis. Approximately 22... Read moreChevron
posted 10/20/2009, comments (5)|
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Fosamax and Atrial Fibrillation Concerns

Reader's Question: I was diagnosed with osteopenia.  My doctor advised me to start taking Fosamax.  My mother has atrial fibrillation.  I was recently heard that this might be problem.  Should I take this?   It is important to know what atrial fibrillation is, what association, if any, exists between Fosamax and... Read moreChevron
posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)|
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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
posted 05/22/2008, comments (0)|
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Inspiring Osteoporosis Donation for DXA Scanners

The best way to diagnose osteoporosis is to use Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, or machines commonly known as DXA scanners, to find out about low bone mass. The test is painless and far better than the worst way to learn about brittle bones -- suffering a fracture.  To this end a wonderfully generous donation of nearly £3... Read moreChevron
posted 03/17/2008, comments (0)|
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FRAX for Fracture Risk and Choosing Treatments for Osteopenia

Reader's Question: I am 56 years old and was recently diagnosed with osteopenia of my hip with a T score of -1.7. My spine was normal. My doctor recommended treatment with medication. Should I start this?   In the past, the answer to this questions -- how and whether to treat osteopenia -- was not clear. There were previous... Read moreChevron
posted 03/17/2008, comments (3)|
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