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August 29, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Study Finds Obesity Decreases Bone Mass
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...mass equals lower bone mass. There are also other risk factors for osteoporosis and decreasing... Read more »
Older Guys: Get Evaluated for Osteoporosis
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...wise to start looking into risk before age 65. 2. Risk factors for osteoporosis in men: Age... Read more »
Young Female Athletes—At Risk For Osteoporosis?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...estrogen. Sounds familiar, right? We’re talking major risk factors for osteoporosis in older... Read more »
When Should I Undergo Screening for Osteoporosis?
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...have normal menstrual cycles, no fractures, or major risk factors for osteoporosis (even if your... Read more »
Compression Fractures and Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert...which sadly are very commonly suffered by those with osteoporosis:... Read more »
Health Guide
Depression and Osteoporosis Linked in Women
...deficits are of clinical significance and comparable in magnitude to those resulting from established risk factors for osteoporosis, such as smoking and reduced calcium intake. The possible... 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 »Bone mineral density test
...age 65 years are at highest risk and should have bone density tests. Woman under 65 with additional risk factors for osteoporosis may also be screened. Simple bone density scans using portable... Read more »Osteoporosis
...absorptiometry (DEXA) -- measures the demineralization of the bones. This has become the gold standard for osteoporosisevaluation. BMD testing should be performed on all postmenopausal women with... Read more »Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Alternative Names Thin bones Causes, incidence, and risk factors Osteoporosis... Read more »Images
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Medications
...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »
...prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »
...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »
...menopause and in men to treat bone weakening (osteoporosis). It is also used in patients who... Read more »
...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). It belongs to a class of... Read more »
Related News
Osteoporosis: Not Just a Womens Disease
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoporosis is not just a disease women get. Over the next 15 years, osteoporosis is expected to increase in men by roughly 50... Read summary »
Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning... Read summary »
New guideline issued for men's osteoporosis screening
October 03, 2008The American College of Physicians has issued a new guideline for osteoporosis screening in men. The new guideline says doctors should periodically... Read summary »
Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Heart Problems
November 26, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The millions of Americans who take drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis could be at risk for irregular heartbeats,... Read summary »
Survey: Americans don't know fracture risks
October 03, 2008U.S. adults ages 45 and older lack adequate awareness about osteoporosis risk and overall bone health, a new survey suggests. The survey by the... Read summary »
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