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Health Encyclopedia: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Brittle bone disease
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents if one or both have OI.
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Expert & Community Posts
Low Bone Mass in Children, Part One: Causes
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertLow Bone Mass in Children, Part Two: Options Low Bone Mass in Children, Part Three: What... Read more »
Male Osteoporosis
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health ExpertQ: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall... Read more »
What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health ExpertOften one is told they have decreased bone mineralization (osteoporosis or osteopenia) on their... Read more »
Inspiring Osteoporosis Donation for DXA Scanners
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertThe best way to diagnose osteoporosis is to use Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, or machines... Read more »
Talking to Teens about Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health ExpertI was very excited to see that Pike County in Illinois has started a new program to educate high... Read more »
Health Guide
Osteogenesis imperfecta
...Osteogenesis imperfecta is a condition causing extremely fragile bones. Alternative Names Brittle bone disease Causes, incidence, and risk factors Osteogenesis... Read more »Scoliosis: Causes
CausesIn 80% of patients, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. Such cases are called idiopathic scoliosis. (Idiopathic means without a known cause.) Idiopathic scoliosismay be due to multiple, poorly... Read more »Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
Simple changes in lifestyle and diet can help control menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Avoid hot flash triggers like spicy foods, hot beverages, caffeine, and alcohol. Dress... Read more »Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes
Because osteoporosis affects such a considerable portion of the female population, total prevention may not be possible, particularly for high-risk groups. Once a woman goes through... Read more »Tips for a Successful Doctor's Visit: A Patient Guide"
Doctors are eager to offer patients quality care that can help individuals take better control of their health. Because physicians are often overworked, providing your physician with facts... Read more »Images
Medications
...(kal-sih-TOE-nin)Uses This medication is used to treat brittle bone disease ... Read more »
Related News
Strengthening Brittle Bones
May 05, 2008PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine having bones so weak that you break them by simply coughing or landing too hard when you jump.... Read summary »
Avandia linked to brittle bones
October 03, 2008A new study suggests that the diabetes med Avandia may increase the risk of brittle bone disease. Researchers say that the medication appeared to... Read summary »
Parkinsons Patients in Pain
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with Parkinson's disease experience more pain than those without the disease, according to a new study. For this... Read summary »
Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... Read summary »
Vitamin D No Help in Prostate Cancer
May 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) High doses of Vitamin D won't help reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. According to a new study conducted by researchers from... Read summary »
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