Osteoporosis - Our Experts

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Neil Gonter, MD

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Internist, Rheumatologist

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posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)

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 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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Journalist, Caregiver

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (0)

Over Age 65? Any Bone Fracture Might Indicate Osteoporosis

A recap of research and events related to bone health, from an osteoporosis study that changes the way we look at the causes of fracture to a look at poor nutrition during childhood and rickets. Osteoporosis, Types of Trauma, and Underlying Causes of Fracture Important research suggests that contrary to what was once... 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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