February is National Heart Awareness Month, so we'd like to tell you about the connection between heart disease and bone loss.
If you have heart disease you've probably had many chest x-rays to monitor your heart, and sometimes during these tests compression fractures of the spine are found.
New studies show that there is a correlation between these two diseases, so it's a good idea to have a DXA scan if you or a loved one has heart disorders. There seems to be many comorbid conditions...
You may be aware of the common risk factors for osteoporosis: being female; getting older; being small-boned. Lack of calcium and vitamin... Read more »
The latest news linking osteoporosis drug Fosamax - also known by its generic name alendronate - with atrial heart fibrillation in some... Read more »
When Michelle Easton, 56, was diagnosed with osteoporosis five years ago, her doctor prescribed Fosamax. Michelle was diligent about taking... Read more »
A family friend who lives in Montevideo, Uruguay and knows that I write about osteoporosis just emailed me a Powerpoint presentation about... Read more »
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Why is that so important to anyone who has multiple sclerosis (MS)? Osteoporosis is common... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Alternative Names Thin bones Causes,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bone density loss from osteoporosis is a major cause of disability and death in the elderly, mostly due to subsequent fractures. The lifetime risk of... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Osteoporosis is a bone disorder. The bones become thinner, lose their strength and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis... Read more »
If you’re considering infused Osteoporosis Medications, being prepared with questions for your doctor can eliminate misunderstandings, and will... Read more »
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