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Osteoporosis nearly as common in men

(Baltimore Sun) UPDATED 2009-07-02

Aging women are usually screened for osteoporosis, but a new study suggests the bone-loss disease may be just as common in men. Researchers say the problem is there are no screening standards for males, which means men aren't usually told they have a problem until they've already suffered a fracture. The study's authors also found that osteopenia is more prevalent in males than in aging women. Experts say the new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Matabolism, highlights the need for better bone screening for men. Read full story >

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