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PJ Hamel

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posted 11/08/2009, comments (2)

Groundbreaking Osteoporosis Drug Derailed – at Least Temporarily

For those of us dealing with bone loss, news of a new treatment sparks a certain degree of personal interest: “Hey, maybe it’ll work better than what I’m taking now – tell me more!”Fact is, there aren’t a whole lot of treatments for osteoporosis out there. There’s drugs… and then, there’s... Read more Chevron

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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Farewell to Leroy Sievers, Journalist, Blogger and Cancer Patient

As the world mourns the passing of acclaimed journalist Leroy Sievers, it is the cancer community that feels the loss most acutely. During his battle with brain and lung cancer, Sievers documented the struggle with strength and quiet dignity in an NPR blog and weekly podcast called "My Cancer" that touched the lives of millions facing such... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/07/2008, comments (2)

Older Guys: Get Evaluated for Osteoporosis

Older men should be evaluated regularly for osteoporosis, according to new guidelines of men and the bone-thinning disease released by the American College of Physicians. There's been an undercurrent of men-get-osteoporosis-too coverage in the press in recent years. But this set of guidelines is based on pretty rigorous analysis of research to see... Read more Chevron

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susie

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posted 08/09/2007, comments (6)

Journey with Forteo

I am 61 years old and have worked as a psychiatric RN for my entire 32 year career. I am now considering retirement, and this is one of the reasons that I have been led into this consideration. The physical nature of my work and its inherent dangers have always been exciting to me rather than being a deterrant. My son, also a... Read more Chevron

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