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More British Royals Highlight Osteoporosis and Scanners for Detection
While Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is best known for her activism to raise awareness about osteoporosis, another member of Britain's royal family is bringing attention to the condition as well. Princess Anne -- daughter of Queen Elizabeth and known as the Princess Royal -- is slated to visit the new osteoporosis scanner at the Bradford Royal Infirmary next Tuesday.
The new device will replace an older model, increasing detail and reducing wait times to get a scan. It's great to see, once ...
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Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Once-a-year Osteoporosis Medicine Approved
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...final approval from the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis. The bisphosphonate medication... Read more »
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...life. Learn more about osteoporosis. Find more information about osteoporosis from the... Read more »
Read Any Good Books On Osteoporosis Lately?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert......reading these words. This site includes a wealth of information about osteoporosis, from “A... Read more »
Talking to Teens about Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...started a new program to educate high schoolers about osteoporosis awareness and prevention.... Read more »
magnesium for healthy bones
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...deficient in this important mineral. Here's some information from the NIH on how much everybody... Read more »
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...feel overwhelmed with questions. That’s normal. And that’s why we have compiled the most in-depth information and best resources available on this condition. We can help you understand what... Read more »Smoking Increases Osteoporosis Risk
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. The results of the trial, which were presented at... Read more »Dr. Neil Gonter: OsteoporosisConnection.com
...treatment recommendations or medical advice through our site, he will try to provide as much useful information as possible. We appreciate your questions and if yours is reprinted in Dr. Gonters... Read more »Medical and Dental Concerns About Fosmax, Bisphosphonates
...Times' coverage: Drug for Bones Is Newly Linked to Jaw DiseaseMore recently, in December 2006, health information and news outlets have continued to report on the growing concerns of dentists, who... Read more »Exercise: A Letter from John Glenn
...National Institutes of Health collaborated to produce this top-notch book. This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we... Read more »Images
View an image showing the effects of osteoporosis on our bodies.... Read more »
Medications
...bisphosphonates. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your... Read more »
...bisphosphonates. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet before starting this ... Read more »
...called bisphosphonates. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your... Read more »
...refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or ... Read more »
...your esophagus. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask... Read more »
Related News
Jaw pain, bone death linked to osteoporosis drugs
October 02, 2008Osteoporosis medications such as Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel have been linked to partial death of the jawbone. But experts at the Mayo Clinic say... Read summary »
Q&A: Do inhalers cause osteoporosis?
October 03, 2008A reader asks Dr. Judith Reichman if using a steroid inhaler to control chronic asthma could cause osteoporosis. Dr. Reichman responds with... Read summary »
Q&A: Osteoporosis and antidepressants
October 03, 2008An osteoporosis patient who's concerned about the link between antidepressants and the bone-loss condition asks Harvard Medical School experts if she... Read summary »
Guts Grow Bones
December 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A surprising new discovery in how bones grow may lead to a novel treatment of osteoporosis. Bone growth is controlled in the... Read summary »
Best Fix for Osteoporosis
May 05, 2008SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. The condition is characterized by low bone density,... Read summary »
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