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Expert_badge Neil Gonter, MD

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Internist, Rheumatologist

Male Osteoporosis

Q: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall in his house. He was told that it happened because his bones were very thin. How is this possible? I thought this only happens to women.   Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. In reality, 30% of all hip fractures occur in men. If... Read moreChevron
posted 11/09/2007, comments (0)|
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Lila de Tantillo

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Journalist, Caregiver

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 moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

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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 moreChevron
posted 06/13/2007, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Neil Gonter, MD

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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 moreChevron
Expert_badge Neil Gonter, MD

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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 moreChevron

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