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Christina Lasich, MD

A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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How to Sneak Calcium into Your Child's Diet

Osteoporosis prevention begins in childhood as the bones grow and mature. The bones reach their peak bone mass by the age of 20 and then it is all downhill from there. Hopefully, by the age of 50, there is enough bone mass to prevent fragile fractures. Calcium plays a key role in the optimizing peak bone mass during childhood. Lately, an alarming... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Shemuel

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I am a wellness coach with a background in chiropractic

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Clinical Study: Ribonuclease-enriched lactoferrin induces positive effects on bone turnover markers

For those wanting to examine a recent clinical study that focuses on bone health restoration, click on R-ELF study. There are no side effects, it reduced bone resorption markers by 20%, and increased bone formation rate up to 40% within a 3 month period.

posted 10/30/2009, comment (1)|

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Harmony Schilling, RN, Study Coordinator

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I am a registered nurse and a study coordinator.

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Osteoporosis Research

The Clinical Study Center of Asheville in Asheville, NC is now enrolling patients for an FDA approved osteoporosis study. For more information please contact (828) 253-5600 or visit our website at www.clinicalstudycenterofAsheville.net.

posted 08/19/2009, comments (4)|

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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

posted 08/18/2008, comment (1)|

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Gina Barrett

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I am a rad Tech by profession and run the DEXA unit at our local

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DEXA scans- when should they be performed?

I am, by profession, a Rad Tech, and I run the DEXA screening unit at the hospital where I work. I am curious to get feed back from other professionals in my field as to certain points. I live and work in Cyprus, which is on the development roll in the health services, where, previous to our two new, relatively up to date hospitals in two major... Read more Chevron

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