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Types Of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and low bone mass are common conditions, affecting as many as 44 million individuals in the United States. Osteoporosis has been estimated to lead to 1.3 million bone fractures a year in people over 45 years of age, which is represents 70 percent of all fractures...
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Does Teen Binge Drinking Cause Osteoporosis?
In a study done by researchers at Loyola University Health System they found that this type of drinking did indeed cause osteoporosis in... Read more »
Osteoporosis Threatens Implants
Lately, more and more people have some type of implant. From head to toe implants are used to stabilize fractures, replace joints, fuse... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Gastric Cancer Link?
I was concerned to learn that individuals who survive gastric cancer are especially at risk for osteoporosis. According to research... Read more »
Exercising for Osteoporosis: Don’t Be Too Choosy
I’ve been kind of hung up lately on weight-bearing exercise. It’s the kind that’s supposed to build bone density to counteract the... Read more »
Blockbuster Osteoporosis Drug Moves Towards FDA Approval
Denosumab, a ground-breaking osteoporosis drug that’s been moving through clinical trials for several years, is set to take the first... Read more »
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Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
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 »
Osteoporosis: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Two types of drugs are used to prevent and treat osteoporosis:Antiresorptive Drugs. Antiresorptives include bisphosphonates, hormone replacement... Read more »
Q&A: The best calcium supplements for osteoporosis prevention ...
A reader wants to know if there is a difference between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate when it comes to preventing osteoporosis. According to... Read more »
Breast Cancer Information and Types of Breast Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breast Cancer Screening GuidelinesMost guidelines recommend annual mammograms for women starting at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force... Read more »
Osteoporosis and Type of Hip Fracture in Parkinson Disease
Source: eOrthopod
In this study from Italy, researchers examine the type of hip fractures that occur in Parkinson patients. They offer suggestions for hip fracture... Read more »
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