Once we've discovered we have osteoporosis, we all want some reassurance that our best efforts with exercise, diet, supplements and bone medications are actually improving our bone density measurements.
The gold standard for obtaining a T-score, a calculation of bone loss, is still a DXA scan. If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis this is the test the doctors use to determine this. However, there are some other things you can have your doctor check to see if your bone mineral...
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Wouldn't it be fantastic if we could slow or even stop the progression of osteoporosis? Well the Best Bones ForeverTM web site, under the... Read more »
Millions of people take bisphosphonate drugs to prevent bone loss, but do they know the risks. These medications are commonly used to treat... Read more »
You're concerned about your bone health. Perhaps you've heard the worrisome statistics - that up to half of postmenopausal women, and a... Read more »
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For 30 years researchers have looked for ways to reduce bone loss after total hip replacement (THR). The stiff implant results in atrophy of the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Osteolysis or bone loss after total knee replacement (TKR) can be a problem. Tiny flecks of bone and debris from the backside of the implant lead to... Read more »
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Your bones give your body its shape, help you move, and support your body. Your bones also help protect your heart, lungs, and brain. Even though... Read more »
When people lose weight, they often lose some muscle and bone mass as well, but a new study has found that changes in the bone may continue even... Read more »
Nitroglycerin, the drug commonly prescribed to treat chest pain, may also prevent bone loss, a new study suggests. The study of 243 postmenopausal... Read more »
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