Osteoporosis - Our Experts

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Pam Flores

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posted 06/27/2009, comments (0)

What Is A Fragility Fracture?

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a fragility fracture is any fall from a standing height or less, that results in a fracture. Our bodies should be able to sustain a fall from this height, without a fracture, unless there is some underlying cause to suspect a bone disorder, like osteoporosis or osteopenia that weakens our bone... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 06/22/2009, comments (0)

Our "Fallen" Leaders, Clinton and Sotomayor: Victims of Osteoporosis?

From the Los Angeles Times’ blogger Andrew Malcolm, in a blogpost from last Wednesday:"Being a New York woman in the Obama administration seems like a dangerous thing to be these days."First, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor broke her ankle in a fall en route to Washington from New York."Now, former New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, who's... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 01/29/2009, comments (4)

Is Miacalcin Nasal Spray Good Enough for Me?

Reader Question: I have been treating my osteoporosis for the past few years with medications. Recently I developed intolerance to all oral medications. I am scared to get IV medications and would like to go on Miacalcin nasal spray. Is this good enough for me? Dr. Gonter's Response: There are currently many... 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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