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posted 07/24/2007, comment (1)

unfortunate racial disparities

Although osteoporosis is more prevalent in women of Caucasian and Asian descent, it is still disconcerting to see this study in the Southern Medical Journal (http://www.smajournalonline.com/pt/re/smj/abstract.00007611-200707000-00006.htm;jsessionid=Gm6Y9SsYgqyfYBv21vS3KBLhSnrFnPdb1fNWnNW3M8Jplydp0HyR!1683421839!181195628!8091!-1). This research... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/13/2007, comments (0)

absolute fracture risk

While T-scores and Z-scores from bone densitometry tests can be very helpful in diagnosing osteoporosis and osteopenia, these numbers don't tell the whole story. That's why major health organizations and a number of experts in the field are working to develop a standard of "absolute fracture risk." This would be a figure provided to the... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/21/2006, comments (8)

What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor

Often one is told they have decreased bone mineralization (osteoporosis or osteopenia) on their bone density (DXA) and are told to come into the office to discuss the results. Here are some important points to go through with your physician to make sure to get the most out of your visit.• The first thing that your doctor must do is to confirm... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/13/2006, comments (2)

When Should I Undergo Screening for Osteoporosis?

My mother fell last week and fractured her wrist. She’s 70 years old, and I’m worried that she has osteoporosis. Should she get a test to find out? I am 35 years old, do I need to worry about osteoporosis now?Your mother, and all women aged 65 and older, should have their bones tested. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/04/2006, comments (5)

Questions about Fosamax, Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Reader Question: What is Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)? How common is ONJ, and what are its risk factors? Not a day goes by when these questions do not come up. It appears that a significant amount of lawyers’ advertisements as well as newspaper and magazine articles have raised public opinion and thought on the... Read more Chevron

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