Osteoporosis - Our Experts

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Neil Gonter, MD

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Internist, Rheumatologist

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Why Isn't Exercise Helping My Bone Density?

Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk walking and stair climbing 7 days a week for more then 1 hour. I have also been taking a bisphosphonate as well as adequate calcium and vitamin D. However, I recently had a bone density test and my scores did not... 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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Lila de Tantillo

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Forteo Benefits Without Injections? The Future of Alternative Parathyroid Hormone Treatments

Synthetic parathyroid hormone, manufactured by Eli Lilly and sold in the United States under the brand name Forteo, is the only FDA approved osteoporosis drug shown to directly stimulate bone formation. (Other treatments work by interfering with the process of bone loss.) However, this medication requires administering a daily injection -... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, MD

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posted 06/26/2007, comments (0)

Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis and other Jaw-Dropping Afflictions

Recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, suggesting that patients treated with intravenous bisphosphonates are at greater risk of jaw or facial bone deterioration or infection. But the authors were not sure whether the bisphosphonates caused the bone problem, or whether these patients whose immune... Read more Chevron

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Rose Chon

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posted 05/21/2007, comments (0)

More Bone Friendly Recipes for Osteoporosis Awareness Month

As we continue to recognize May as Osteoporosis Awareness Month, let us remember that taking preventive measures at an early age is a great way to protect against developing osteoporosis. Between racing to music lessons, waiting for baseball practice or hurrying to art class, kids are busier than ever and need to re-fuel after school. These... Read more Chevron

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