Are you one of the many taking bisphosphonates to treat your osteoporosis? Researchers recently found that taking a smaller dose, than what is normally given, appears to increase bone mineral density similar to that of the larger dose that has been given for years.
Many of us taking these medications see an increase in bone mineral density (BMD), and researchers are trying to establish whether or not a smaller dose of these drugs would provide the same BMD increases. What we don't know...
What is a Bone Density Test? How does the doctor choose where to scan you (wrist, ankle, hip)? What is the difference between this and a... Read more »
Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk... Read more »
Two recent articles from the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest that SSRIs are associated with an increased rate of bone loss. In the... Read more »
Reader Question: I have osteoporosis. I am taking Actonel, Calcium and Vitamin D. I recently read that taking Vitamin C can help improve... Read more »
If you’re of a certain age—middle age, I like to call it, though who among us will actually live to be 110?—you’ll remember that... Read more »
A new study suggests that a short, daily yoga routine may help build bone mineral density. Researchers say that the results were significant, and... Read more »
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
A European study has found that the medication Protelos (strontium ranelate) may cut the risk of vertebral fractures significantly. Researchers gave... Read more »
A new study published in the journal Cancer has found that measuring a woman's hip bone mineral density may help doctors more accurately predict her... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care... Read more »
Learn about how doctors measure bone density.... Read more »
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