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(HealthScout) August 3, 2009
Experts say building muscle strength in seniors may help them stave off disability longer.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(Popular Science) July 30, 2009
The only side effect, researchers found, was that the mice also turned blue temporarily.
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(Atlanta Journal Constitution) July 30, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the use of Forteo for use in people who have osteoporosis related to taking glucocorticoid medications.
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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(United Press International) July 23, 2009
A new study has found that bone fractures heal more quickly if patients are given an injection of thyroxine.
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(Senior Journal) July 23, 2009
The study also found that women in the Midwest suffered the most fractures, while women in the Western United States suffered the least.
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(Newsday) July 16, 2009
In this article from Newsday, experts at Harvard have put together a list of the top eight questions about calcium.
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(Science Daily) July 16, 2009
An osteoporosis drug that has been linked to saving lives after a hip fracture may be effective because it strengthens the immune system, researchers at Duke University say.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(Modern Medicine) July 9, 2009
Many older Americans have degeneration, even if they don't have back pain.
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(HealthScout) July 6, 2009
According to a new study in Australia, monitoring bone density in older women after they've started taking drugs to prevent osteoporosis is not only unnecessary, but could be potentially misleading.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(Baltimore Sun) July 2, 2009
Aging women are usually screened for osteoporosis, but a new study suggests the bone-loss disease may be just as common in men.
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(Reuters) July 2, 2009
Mothers who eat a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods during pregnancy have children with bigger and stronger bones later in life.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(ABC News) June 25, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's elbow fracture could draw attention to the importance of osteoporosis screening, some health experts say.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(The Associated Press) June 16, 2009
Surgery patients may be two to three times more likely to break a bone in the years following gastric bypass surgery.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(Reuters) June 12, 2009
The calcitonin-salmon spray is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in women who have low bone mass after five years of menopause.
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(Reuters Health) June 12, 2009
New research suggests that bedsores and pneumonia are major risk factors for death among nursing home residents who've suffered a hip fracture.
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(HealthDay News) June 9, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(Reuters) June 4, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new dosage of the osteoporosis drug Reclast.
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(CNN) May 28, 2009
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
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(Los Angeles Times) May 28, 2009
Women who have hyperkyphosis--more commonly called dowager's hump--may be at risk of earlier death.
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(Medical News Today) May 28, 2009
Drugs that are prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, such as Aricept and Exelon, may cause more heart trouble than previously believed, a Canadian study suggests.
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(HealthScout) May 21, 2009
Researchers say younger, active patients will benefit from a new cement-less hip replacement.
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(St. Louis Today) May 21, 2009
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon from The People's Pharmacy if Fosamax could be the cause of her nightly hip and leg pain.
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(Medical News Today) May 21, 2009
Scientists writing in the journal Nature Medicine say that disabling the protein nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB) may help prevent osteoporosis and periodontitis.
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(Boston.com) May 19, 2009
Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(The New York Times) May 12, 2009
Some drugmakers are beginning to charge for medications according to how well they control patients' symptoms.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(Medical News Today) May 7, 2009
Women who experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) such as hot flashes or night sweats may be more at risk for bone loss, a new study suggests.
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(The Boston Globe) May 7, 2009
A reader asks Dr. Kirkham Wood, head of orthopedic spine surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, whether walking is a good exercise for a person who has bone loss in her spine.
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(HealthScout) May 3, 2009
According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(BakerfieldNow.com) April 26, 2009
The federal government has declared a public health emergency to deal with swine flu, the Associated Press reports.
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(HealthScout) April 23, 2009
Two new studies find no evidence that bisphosphonate drugs raise the risk of esophageal cancer.
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(CNN) April 15, 2009
In this article, a health reporter talks to experts about foods that help such areas as your skin, hair, eyesight, bones, brain, and heart.
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(CBS News) April 15, 2009
The osteoporosis medication Forteo appears to help bone fractures heal more quickly, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) April 15, 2009
Patients who take steroids to control symptoms of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases may be helped by a yearly injection of the bone drug Reclast.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(United Press International) April 2, 2009
Scientists in Illinois say they've developed a cancer drug that is 200 times more effective than similar medications.
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(The Associated Press) April 2, 2009
Grocery store chain Kroger has recalled some store brand mayonnaise because it may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(Chicago Sun-Times) March 25, 2009
A new report says that spending too much time indoors can lead to osteoporosis, heart disease, and even cancer.
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(HealthScout) March 25, 2009
Patients who have osteoporosis are more likely to experience vertigo than their healthy peers, researchers say.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(U.S. News and World Report) March 19, 2009
But researchers say postmenopausal women have to balance the fact that any alcohol is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer.
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(Monthly Prescribing Reference) March 19, 2009
The once-yearly injection can be given to patients who are expected to be on glucocorticoids for at least 12 months.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(HealthScout) March 11, 2009
The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(eMaxHealth) March 5, 2009
A study from the University of Missouri has found that running may prevent bone loss better than resistance training.
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(HealthScout) March 5, 2009
A new study has found that women who suffer an arm break are five times more likely to break a hip in one year than women who haven't broken an arm.
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(Yahoo! Health) February 26, 2009
It turns out that keeping your life stress-free may not help you avoid gray hair, but scientists say their finding may lead to new anti-aging treatments.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(Reuters) February 19, 2009
The biologic medication would be used as a treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis, and for the prevention of bone loss in patients with prostate and breast cancer.
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(Houston Chronicle) February 17, 2009
Could chronic acid reflux be caused by gluten intolerance?
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(Alaska Dispatch) February 12, 2009
Bears appear to gain bone mass during hibernation, and their bones get stronger with age, and researchers want to tap this knowledge to help humans.
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(Reuters) February 12, 2009
A new study has found that fractures heal faster when they are injected with bone-building cells from a patient’s own bone marrow.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(New York Times) February 8, 2009
Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.
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(Reuters) February 5, 2009
Osteoporosis patients who suffer a fracture are at an increased risk of dying over the next five to 10 years, a new study suggests.
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(HealthDay News) January 28, 2009
The long-term use of loop diuretics may increase the risk of bone fractures in post menopausal women, a new study has found.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(Bloomberg) January 22, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a decision on the osteoporosis drug Fablyn pending more information from drugmaker Pfizer.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(New York Times) January 18, 2009
The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.
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(Los Angeles Times) January 17, 2009
This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.
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(HealthDay News) January 17, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(InteliHealth) January 14, 2009
One reader wants to know if damage caused by bisphosphonates can be treated or reversed.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(Endocrine Today) December 31, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-yearly dose of Reclast for the treatment of osteoporosis in men.
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(CNN) December 28, 2008
A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.
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(Telegraph) December 23, 2008
A study of middle aged and older women has found that participating in weight-bearing exercise in your teens can lead to strong bones in later life.
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(HealthDay News) December 17, 2008
A new study has found that eating fruits and vegetables may strengthen bones by slowing down bone resorption.
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(Health Examiner) December 17, 2008
According to the American College of Physicians, osteoporosis in men is a growing problem, and is likely to double in the next 15 years.
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(HealthDay News) December 15, 2008
A new study suggests that an electronic prescribing system that tells doctors which drugs are the least expensive could save patients millions of dollars each year.
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(InteliHealth) December 10, 2008
A reader wants to know if there is a difference between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate when it comes to preventing osteoporosis.
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(Pulse) December 10, 2008
A European study has found that the medication Protelos (strontium ranelate) may cut the risk of vertebral fractures significantly.
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(Belleville News Democrat) December 3, 2008
The health problems that result from bone fractures are well documented, so why aren't more doctors and patients fixing bone problems before they start?
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(Washington Post) December 3, 2008
A test known as the "virtual colonoscopy" can identify more than colon polyps--it may also identify osteoporosis.
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(Daily Herald) November 25, 2008
One doctor says that some women could take a break from their daily dose and still get the drug's benefits.
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(Natural News) November 25, 2008
The pulp appears to help reduce the loss of calcium, magnesium, and other bone minerals.
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(Doctor's Guide) November 23, 2008
Drugs used to treat breast cancer can weaken women's bones, but researchers say medications aren't the only culprits.
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(Reuters) November 19, 2008
Researchers say that aggressive, early bone care could cut the number of hip fractures by 25 percent.
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(Reuters) November 19, 2008
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(HealthDay News) November 12, 2008
Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say.
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(U.S. News and World Report) October 28, 2008
The experimental bone drug denosumab may help postmenopausal women build bone, a new study has found.
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(TradingMarkets.com) October 24, 2008
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have decided to extend their review of the new osteoporosis drug Fablyn.
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(HealthDay News) October 24, 2008
Canadian researchers have found that people who suffer from heart failure have a higher risk of fractures, particularly hip fractures.
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(New York Times) October 22, 2008
Experts say the Internet may offer patients an easier way to have doctors review their case and provide advice.
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(U.S. News and World Report) October 17, 2008
A new study has found that vitamin K does not slow bone loss in postmenopausal women, but it may help them avoid fractures and cancer.
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(San Francisco Chronicle) October 16, 2008
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan has been hospitalized after suffering a broken pelvis caused by a fall at her Los Angeles home.
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(Los Angeles Times) October 10, 2008
All through the 90s, women were flooded with messages about the need for early osteoporosis treatment. But experts are now saying that this early treatment may not be necessary, and could even carry risks.
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(PipelineReview.com) October 3, 2008
The European Union has approved the osteoporosis drug Reclast for use in men who are at high risk for fracture.
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(CNN) September 30, 2008
More health clubs and gyms are offering workouts and classes specifically designed for people with chronic health conditions.
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(BBC) September 26, 2008
A Japanese company has developed an airbag system that people who are prone to falls can wear to help them prevent injury.
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(MSN Health & Fitness) September 16, 2008
Experts say awareness of osteoporosis has increased, but women don't seem to be "getting it."
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(HealthDay News) September 16, 2008
A new practice guideline issued by the American College of Physicians states that doctors should offer to prescribe bisphosphonates to men and women who have been diagnosed with low bone density or osteoporosis, or who have a risk of developing the bone-loss condition.
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(BusinessWire) September 12, 2008
The Zosano PTH Patch delivers parathyroid hormone through the skin and is designed to treat patients with established osteoporosis.
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(Medical News Today) September 12, 2008
In studies, Fablyn was shown to be effective at treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of bone fracture, but it has also been linked to an increased risk of blood clots and gynecological problems.
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(CNN Money) September 5, 2008
FDA officials say Fablyn is effective at treating osteoporosis, but they are also concerned about deaths, blood clots, and other problems seen in studies of the drug.
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(Edmonton Sun) September 4, 2008
In this article from The Edmonton Sun, a reporter talks to experts about ways you can help your children and teens build healthy bones.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 4, 2008
Call for men ages 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to participate in a study.
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(WPTV.com) September 2, 2008
Researchers have found that standing on a vibrating plate helps form more bone mass and less fat.
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(Newswise) August 29, 2008
Scientists say people who are infected with HIV have a greater chance of suffering a bone fracture than people who aren't infected with the virus.
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(newsday.com) August 29, 2008
A reader asks Dr. Richard Shmerling if it's true that coffee increases the risk of developing osteoporosis.
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(CBC News) August 29, 2008
Investigators say their findings are already helping to create new drugs could treat RA and bone-loss conditions such as osteoporosis.
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(CBC News) August 26, 2008
Investigators say their findings are already helping to create new
drugs could treat RA and bone-loss conditions such as osteoporosis.
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(YourTotalHealth) August 25, 2008
University of Pittsburgh researchers say that low level of vitamin
D may increase a woman's risk of suffering a hip fracture by more
than 70 percent.
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(OsteoporosisConnection.com) August 24, 2008
A reader asks Dr. Neil Gonter why her regimen of weight bearing
exercises isn't helping her bone mineral density.
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(ChronicPainConnection.com) August 18, 2008
The risk of fracture in elderly people is more than tripled during
the year following a hospital admission, a new report suggests.
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(NaturalNews.com) August 4, 2008
According to researchers, drug companies attempt to erase the
distinction between osteoporosis and pre-osteoporosis, and this may
needlessly expose women to potentially dangerous drug side effects.
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(Medical News Today) August 4, 2008
In a recent study, investigators found that seniors who were given
the ADHD drug showed improvement in their cognitive ability and
their gait, which cut their risk for suffering a serious fall.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 4, 2008
Call for postmenopausal women ages 65 years and older who have low
levels of vitamin D to participate in a study.
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(Boston.com) July 28, 2008
The FRAX test factors in such lifestyle factors as age, race,
weight, and smoking history in calculating a person's osteoporosis
risk.
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(Medical News Today) July 28, 2008
In a new study, researchers found that women who had higher bone
mineral density t-scores also had an increased risk of breast
cancer.
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(HealthDay) July 18, 2008
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(The New York Times) July 15, 2008
According to a new study, an unusual fracture pattern has been
found in people who have used bone-building drugs called
bisphosphonates for five years or more.
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(CNN Money) July 14, 2008
Drugmaker Amgen says its new osteoporosis drug denosumab was
successful at building bone density in men undergoing hormone
treatment for prostate cancer in a recent study.
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(NewsMax.com) July 14, 2008
Scientists say aspirin may prevent the death of bone-forming stem
cells and also block improper bone resorption.
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(HealthDay News) July 14, 2008
A growing number of studies suggest that antidepressants may be
putting patients at an increased risk for fractures.
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(HealthDay News) July 7, 2008
A new study has found that exercising on a vibrating platform twice
a week may reduce elderly people's risk of falls.
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(CNN Money) July 7, 2008
According to one expert, denosumab may have trouble gaining
approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in its initial
try.
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(Computerworld) July 7, 2008
Researchers say the computer's simulations make "heat maps" of
bones that can show the doctor exactly where a bone is the weakest
and where it is likely to break.
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(HealthDay) July 2, 2008
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(Reuters) June 30, 2008
Older adults who have low vitamin B levels or have elevated levels
of a blood protein called homocysteine may have a higher risk of
suffering a hip fracture.
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(ChronicPainConnection.com) June 27, 2008
Swiss researchers say combining the results of a heel ultrasound
with known osteoporosis risk factors may help doctors better
identify women who have a greater risk for hip fracture.
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 24, 2008
A new study again links low vitamin D levels with an increased risk
of death.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 23, 2008
Call for woman ages 55 years and older who have osteoporosis to
participate in a study.
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(HealthCentral.com) June 23, 2008
A new study has found that people who suffer a hip fracture have
better odds of surviving if they have contact with friends.
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(MedicineNet.com) June 23, 2008
One researchers said the study's finding was important for patients
who lack the proper healing process or to people who are prone to
broken bones, such as those with osteoporosis and brittle bone
disease.
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(HealthDay News) June 23, 2008
Canadian researchers have found that bone loss screenings may not
need to be done as often as previously thought.
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(HealthDay News) June 11, 2008
Experts offer this list of calcium-rich, non-dairy foods that may
be good choices for people who suffer from lactose intolerance.
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(Health Central) June 8, 2008
Guidelines recommend "strong consideration" of prescribing bone
loss meds to people in nursing homes, but researchers found that
the drugs are little used in these patients.
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(The Washington Post) June 7, 2008
Many people lose bone mass when they lose weight, experts say, and
this can become an issue for middle-aged people, particularly
women.
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(YourTotalHealth) May 23, 2008
A new study adds to the notion that moderate drinking, particularly
wine, has been associated with good health and may have some
beneficial effect, experts say.
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(HealthDay News) May 23, 2008
Most older American adults lack awareness about osteoporosis and
bone health, a new survey suggests.
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(HealthDay) May 20, 2008
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(HealthDay News) May 19, 2008
These guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
offers advice about osteoporosis prevention for people of all ages.
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(HealthDay News) May 19, 2008
Experts say osteoporosis is underscreened and undertreated in men,
and that these new guidelines may help doctors better identify men
at risk for the bone loss condition.
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(American Dental Association) May 19, 2008
Because osteoporosis treatments may affect dental and jaw health,
experts say doctors and dentists should collaborate on treating
patients with the bone loss condition.
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(Medical News Today) May 19, 2008
Women who suffer from back pain underestimate their risk of spinal
fracture, a new survey suggests.
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(Medical News Today) May 15, 2008
The grocery chain Kroger announced this week it will sell a 30-day
supply of several women's-health related medications for $9.
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(medicexchange.com) May 9, 2008
A small study suggests that people with osteoporosis may be more
likely to have obstructive coronary artery disease also.
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(HealthDay News) May 8, 2008
"Impact sports" such as soccer may help to prevent osteoporosis
later in life, research suggests.
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(Medical News Today) May 5, 2008
Two genetic variants of key biological proteins have been
identified which, when present, increase both the risk of
osteoporosis and subsequent osteoporotic fractures.
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(USA Today) May 1, 2008
The osteoporosis drug Fosamax appears to double a woman's odds of
developing atrial fibrillation, a chronic irregular heartbeat, a
study reported Monday.
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(HealthDay News) April 28, 2008
MONDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- The epilepsy drug Dilantin may
put young women who take it for a year or more at higher risk for
osteoporosis, researchers report.
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(Reuters) April 28, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early onset of the bone-thinning
disease osteoporosis seems to be related to an increased risk of
certain cancers, while later onset of osteoporosis may be related
to a dec
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(Times Online) April 28, 2008
Women due to give birth in winter should use a sun lamp during the
final three months of pregnancy to protect their child from
osteoporosis in later life, doctors have suggested.
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(HealthDay News) April 26, 2008
SATURDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- While enjoying a cola or two
every day might seem harmless enough, recent research suggests that
those tasty drinks could be compromising your bone health.
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(Medical News Today) April 21, 2008
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(HealthDay News) April 15, 2008
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(HealthDay News) April 14, 2008
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(CNNMoney.com) April 4, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 2, 2008 (Thomson Financial delivered by
Newstex) -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) Inc.
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(CNN) April 4, 2008
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/04/04/healthmag.bones/index.html
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(Medical News Today) April 3, 2008
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(Medical News Today) March 30, 2008
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(The Washington Post) March 30, 2008
According to author Shannon Brownlee, Americans are bombarded with
medical news in an attempt to raise their 'awareness' of health
conditions such as high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and
pre-diabetes.
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(HealthDay) March 22, 2008
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(U.S. News & World Report) March 19, 2008
WEDNESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- In the latest research to
cast a shadow on the safety of a popular bone-strengthening
medication, researchers report that long-term use of Fosamax is
associated
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(MedicineNet.com) March 18, 2008
Vertebroplasty involves injection of medical-grade bone cement into
a fractured vertebra to shore up the fracture and provide pain
relief.
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(National Institutes of Health) March 17, 2008
Male osteoporosis is a common and important clinical problem,
associated with significant morbidity, mortality and societal
expense. Approximately 10% of men =65 years of age are
osteoporotic.
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(Medical News Today) March 16, 2008
Although osteoporosis contributes to an estimated 1.5 million bone
fractures yearly, the correlation may not be as significant as we
think, according to a study published in the February 2008 issue of
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(HealthDay News) March 10, 2008
MONDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- In experiments with rats and
mice, scientists have found that thyroid stimulating hormone can
prevent the bone loss associated with osteoporosis and may even
resto
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(MedTrackAlert) March 10, 2008
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(seattlepi.com) March 10, 2008
Dear Mayo Clinic: Eleven years ago, I was diagnosed with
osteoporosis. Since then, I have taken Fosamax, calcium citrate and
vitamin D.
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(Medical News Today) March 10, 2008
It will soon be possible for anyone over 60 to predict their
individual risk of bone fracture with the aid of a simple web-based
tool, developed by the Sydney-based Garvan Institute of Medical
Researc
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(CNN Money) March 2, 2008
Proctor & Gamble holds the patent on Actonel, which means
generic formulas can't be produced until 2013.
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(Dentistry.co.uk) March 2, 2008
The Osteodent software is currently being developed by University
of Manchester researchers and the Swedish company Crebone AB.
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(WebMD) February 25, 2008
Scientists believe if they can discover how black bears keep from
losing large amounts of bone mass while hibernating, they may be
able to find new treatments for osteoporosis.
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(United Press International) February 25, 2008
New research suggests that large doses of calcium may protect
against colon cancer more than they help against osteoporosis.
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(Science Daily) February 25, 2008
Scientists have discovered that the so-called 'Notch' protein could
be a target for new medications to treat osteoporosis and other
bone disorders.
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(Pasadena Star-News) February 18, 2008
A reader wants to know if it's possible to get enough calcium
through diet alone.
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(Science Daily) February 18, 2008
Bisphosphonates have previously been linked to osteonecrosis of the
jaw, a disease that's characterized by bone death in the jaw.
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(Medical News Today) February 18, 2008
The new technique involves the removal of bone marrow and the
injection of hormones to help bones heal more quickly.
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(Medical News Today) February 8, 2008
The new med is a tablet form of parathyroid hormone, which is
currently only available in injectable form.
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(HealthCare.com) February 7, 2008
Teva Pharmaceuticals says it will begin shipping the generic
version immediately.
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(HealthDay News) February 6, 2008
Experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offer these
tips for preventing falls on staircases.
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(Massachusetts General Hospital) February 4, 2008
Researchers say a cancer drug could be used to 'turn on' adult stem
cells and allow them to repair damaged bone.
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(Medical News Today) February 4, 2008
A new Australian study suggests that eating chocolate may lead to
lower bone mineral density in women.
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(MSN Health & Fitness) January 23, 2008
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(AOL Body) January 18, 2008
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(U.S. News and World Reports) January 14, 2008
Men over age 60 who have low blood levels of testosterone have a
higher overall risk of suffering a fracture, researchers say.
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(Reuters) January 10, 2008
Lipitor reduces high cholesterol but appears to have no effect on
bone mineral density or bone metabolism in postmenopausal women,
according to researchers.
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) January 7, 2008
Drugs such as Actonel, Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, and Zometa have
been linked to severe and sometimes incapacitating bone and muscle
pain in some patients.
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(Harvard Medical School) January 7, 2008
Harvard experts have compiled this list of eight ways you can
reduce your osteoporosis risk in 2008.
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(Medical News Today) January 2, 2008
Men who took testosterone supplements in a new study did not show
improvements in strength, cognition, or bone mineral density,
researchers say.
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(STLToday.com) December 24, 2007
A women's health nurse practitioner explains common misconceptions
about hormone therapy, sexual desire, and hot flashes.
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(Medical News Today) December 18, 2007
Women who've suffered a vertebral fracture and have low bone
mineral density have a greater risk of having another, similar
fracture, new research suggests.
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(The Washington Post) December 18, 2007
Just one bone mineral density test can predict a woman's chance of
having a spinal fracture 15 years down the line, researchers say.
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(iVillage) December 18, 2007
A U.S. government report has found no proof that widely used
bone-loss drugs work better than other treatments, and that they
may have more side effects.
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(National Institutes of Health) December 16, 2007
Call for women ages 55 years to 85 years of age who have
osteoporosis to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) December 16, 2007
Breast cancer patients who take aromatase inhibitors may suffer
less bone loss by adding Zometa to their treatment, researchers
say.
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(WebMD) December 10, 2007
Experts at WebMD have compiled this list of 12 foods that can help
you boost your calcium intake.
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(Viactiv) December 3, 2007
The editors at MedTrackAlert offer this healthful, helpful gift
idea for people on your holiday list.
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(AOL Body) November 28, 2007
A new model uses 11 different factors to predict postmenopausal
women's risk of sustaining a hip fracture over a five-year period.
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(HealthDay News) November 28, 2007
Researchers say doctors should check patients who suffer
high-trauma fractures for osteoporosis because the breaks could be
linked to low bone mineral density.
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(HealthDay) November 28, 2007
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(HealthDay News) November 27, 2007
Researchers say their findings suggest that depressed,
premenopausal women should be screened for low bone mass.
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(WebMD) November 26, 2007
Prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT and radiation built bone
mass by walking briskly, researchers say.
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(BioTech Intelligence) November 26, 2007
The med, known as oral CaPTHymone (PTH), is being tested for use in
patients with late-stage osteoporosis.
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(Medical News Today) November 26, 2007
H.R. 4206 calls for the reversal of Medicare cuts that affect
access to certain imaging techniques used to diagnose osteoporosis.
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(University of Southampton) November 19, 2007
A large study in Great Britain has found no difference in fracture
rates among elderly people given vitamin D injections and those
given a placebo.
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(Medical News Today) November 19, 2007
In a study funded by drugmakers Eli Lilly and Merck, Forteo was
more effective than Fosamax in building bone after the use of
steroids.
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(WebMD) November 12, 2007
People who consume large amounts of soda have lower bone density,
and researchers have some theories about why this is the case.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) November 9, 2007
Patients who followed their osteoporosis routine and refilled their
meds were less likely to suffer a fracture in a recent Canadian
study.
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(WebMD) November 5, 2007
Osteoporosis could be behind a broken bone if a person is over age
50, one expert says.
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(Medicexchange.com) November 5, 2007
Men whose primary form of exercise is bicycling are more at risk
for bone loss, particularly in their hips in spine, researchers
say.
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(The Washington Post) October 27, 2007
A new study suggests that improved management tools could close the
gap between doctors who treat fractures and patients' primary care
docs.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) October 27, 2007
Female college athletes who participate in certain sports appear to
be more at risk for bone loss, researchers say.
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(Merck & Co. Inc.) October 21, 2007
Call for women ages 65 years and older to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(WebMD) October 21, 2007
Experts at WebMD talk about calcium supplements and how they work
to fight osteoporosis.
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(HealthDay News) October 21, 2007
Unhealthy habits can contribute to a person developing the
bone-loss condition, the International Osteoporosis Foundation
reports.
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(Reuters) October 14, 2007
The FDA has approved a generic form of the osteoporosis med, but a
patent dispute is still pending.
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(MSNBC) October 14, 2007
Dr. Judith Reichman responds to a readers question about steroid
inhalers and osteoporosis.
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(HealthDay News) October 10, 2007
An Australian study found that elderly women who drank tea had
higher bone density than women who did not drink tea.
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(MedTrackAlert) October 8, 2007
If your co-pay costs have gone up recently, these seven tips may
help you reduce your bill at the pharmacy.
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(Mayo Clinic) October 7, 2007
Experts at the Mayo Clinic take readers on an in-depth look at bone
density testing and how it works to screen for osteoporosis.
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(American Association for Cancer Research) October 7, 2007
In a study of mice, calcium deficiency increased the chances that
advanced breast cancer would target bone.
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(Medical News Today) October 7, 2007
Many women don't know they have osteoporosis or its risk factors,
researchers say, especially members of some minority and ethnic
groups.
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(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) September 28, 2007
Women with the lowest vitamin D levels in a recent study had a 77
percent higher risk of hip fracture.
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(Medical News Today) September 28, 2007
An Australian chemist hopes to find a way to block enzymes that
cause the bone-loss condition.
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(Forbes.com) September 18, 2007
In a study funded by Reclast's maker, the once-a-year osteoporosis
med, was found to reduce mortality among older patients.
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(Medical News Today) September 18, 2007
Older women who'd already suffered a hip fracture reduced their
fracture risk by 50 percent after taking the med, researchers say.
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(The Washington Post) September 16, 2007
Conditions such as osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, and low sex
drive could be signs of androgen deficiency in men, experts say.
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(Business Week) September 16, 2007
Drugmaker Roche says the osteoporosis med is still protected
patents, making it illegal for generic formulas to be on the U.S.
market.
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(News 14 Carolina) September 10, 2007
Lifestyle changes, screening, and certain activities can prevent
the bone-loss condition, doctors say.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 10, 2007
Call for postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density to
participate in a study.
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(The Age) September 9, 2007
The two conditions affect about 19 percent of the population of
that country, a government agency reports.
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(CTV) September 3, 2007
By looking at bone specimens that have been in the weightlessness
of space, scientists hope to find treatments for osteoporosis here
on earth.
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(Contra Costa Times) August 29, 2007
Expert Ed Blonz responds to a readers question about conflicting
doses of vitamin D.
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(Health Central) August 24, 2007
People over 50 who take calcium supplements reduce their overall
fracture risk by about 12 percent, scientists say.
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(The News-Enterprise) August 20, 2007
A community health experts offers simple lifestyle changes that can
help you avoid the bone-loss condition.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 20, 2007
Call for women ages 65 years and older who have osteoporosis to
participate in a study.
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(RTTNews) August 19, 2007
Reclast is the first once-a-year medication for the treatment of
osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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(Nursing in Practice) August 11, 2007
Glycine is found in fish, meat, and dairy products and is used by
the body to synthesize proteins.
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(Medicexchange.com) August 11, 2007
Reseachers say adding low doses of fluoride to estrogen therapy may
be an effective way to combat the bone-loss condition.
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(Reuters) August 11, 2007
Researchers say screening for the bone-loss condition in younger
men may not be worth the cost, but it is for older men.
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(Lifesciencesworld.com) August 6, 2007
G4544's active ingredient has already been proven effective against
osteoporosis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Paget's disease.
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(Medical News Today) August 6, 2007
The mood-stabilizing med may help activate a gene linked to bone
healing, scientists say.
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(CBC News) July 24, 2007
Experts say that up to one billion people worldwide don't get
enough.
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(Medical News Today) July 23, 2007
Aclasta is a once-a-year intravenous treatment for osteoporosis.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 23, 2007
Call for adult men who have advanced metastatic prostate cancer to
participate in a study.
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(PR Newswire) July 19, 2007
Doctors say their familiarity with the meds and their reliability
in improving bone mass density as the reasons for prescribing these
two meds.
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(Medical News Today) July 18, 2007
Patients with psychiatric problems receive less medication
treatment, fewer diagnostic procedures, and less incidence of
surgical intervention than patients who do not have mental-health
trouble, experts say.
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(The Daily Journal) July 15, 2007
A reader who's concerned about the link between depression and bone
loss asks Harvard experts if she should stop taking Prozac.
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(United Press International) July 15, 2007
Most Americans don't get nearly enough calcium, experts say.
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(The Louisville Courier-Journal) July 8, 2007
A reporter talks to osteoporosis experts about how much diet and
exercise can--and can't--help prevent bone loss.
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(Medical News Today) July 8, 2007
Experts at the National Institute of Health discuss how magnesium
intake can affect older people's health.
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(Medical News Today) July 1, 2007
New research suggests cancer patients who receive IV bone meds such
as Aredia and Zometa may be a higher risk for facial or jaw-bone
disease or infections.
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(HealthDay News) June 26, 2007
Osteoporosis meds known as anti-resorptive agents may reduce older
women's fracture risk, a Canadian study suggests.
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(Medical News Today) June 24, 2007
Postmenopausal women--particularly those who are overweight--are
very susceptible to oral bone loss, researchers say.
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(HealthDay News) June 17, 2007
Inflammation plays a role in hardening the arteries of patients
with COPD.
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(Medical News Today) June 14, 2007
Practicing healthy habits early in life can help prevent the
bone-loss condition, experts say.
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(Send2Press.com) June 14, 2007
The test, called BQTTM, screens for osteoporosis by measuring
levels of a substance in patients' fingernail clippings.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) June 13, 2007
Call for adults who have vertebral body compression fractures due
to osteoporosis to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(Life Extension Daily News) June 13, 2007
A reader asks Dr. Richard Harkness how much calcium is enough to
help prevent osteoporosis.
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(Medical News Today) June 13, 2007
Researchers say women must eat enough to fuel their exercise levels
in order to avoid harming their bones.
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(NorthJersey.com) June 3, 2007
The new meds are naturally derived, which may help users avoid side
effects such as osteonecrosis that sometimes come with current
osteoporosis meds.
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(Channel 3000) June 3, 2007
Current osteoporosis meds only slow the progression of
osteoporosis, but 2MD actually rebuilds lost bone.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 2, 2007
Call for women ages 30 years and older who at increased genetic
risk of developing ovarian cancer and who are undergoing elective
surgery to remove both ovaries to participate in a study.
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(National Institutes of Health) May 29, 2007
Call for women ages 40 years to 80 years who have low bone mineral
density to participate in a study.
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(Reuters) May 29, 2007
The greater the fat mass, the lower the bone mass, new research
suggests.
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(Newswise) May 29, 2007
Researchers say that evidence is accumulating that depression is a
risk factor for osteoporosis.
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(HealthDay News) May 22, 2007
Researchers undertook the study because of recent public health
message urging older Americans to take calcium and vitamin D to
ward off bone loss.
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(Biology News Net) May 22, 2007
A Florida State University professor has developed technologies
that could help people who suffer traumatic bone injuries or
bone-loss conditions.
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(National Institutes of Health) May 16, 2007
Call for women ages 50 years to 75 years who have osteoporosis to
participate in a study.
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(EurekAlert!) May 16, 2007
Men have more estrogen in their bodies than postmenopausal women,
and researchers say low levels may put men at risk for
osteoporosis.
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(Medical News Today) May 16, 2007
Experts say the new dose will help doctors ensure that patients are
getting the recommended amount of vitamin D3.
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(PipelineReview.com) May 9, 2007
A long-term study of 5,000 women with osteoporosis showed that
Protelos was effective in treating osteoporosis symptoms and
improving patients' quality of life.
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(Canada.com) May 3, 2007
Researchers say they were surprised by the link, but they also say
the overall risk is small.
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(HealthDay News) May 3, 2007
The once-per-year treatment is not yet approved by the FDA, but
researchers are hopeful their findings will open the door for new
treatments.
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(Mayo Clinic) May 2, 2007
An expert at the Mayo Clinic responds to a reader's question the
link between antidepressant use and osteoporosis.
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(Medical News Today) May 1, 2007
Bazedoxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used for
the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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(London Free Press) April 23, 2007
One expert believes that risks associated with osteoporosis meds
mean that natural bone-building methods may be the best choice.
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(Insurance News Net) April 20, 2007
A consumer health organization reports that prices for the most
frequently prescribed drugs in the Medicare drug plan increased
four times the latest inflation rate and almost three times the
increase in this year's cost-of-living adjustment in Social
Security over the last year.
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(Medical News Today) April 18, 2007
Men who are undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate
cancer are at higher risk for osteoporosis than the general
population.
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(PR Newswire) April 18, 2007
Paget's disease affects approximately one million people in the
United States.
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(Reuters) April 18, 2007
Patients can now take one tablet on two consecutive days, the FDA
says.
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(HealthDay News) April 11, 2007
Patients who took the osteoporosis med in a recent study reduced
their risk of hip fractures, researchers say.
Read Summary >
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(News-Medical.Net) April 4, 2007
The comparative study is one of the first to look at the effects of
two osteoporosis meds.
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(The Clarion Ledger) April 4, 2007
A dietitian discusses why people need vitamin D and the
consequences of not getting enough.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 4, 2007
Call for healthy postmenopausal women ages 40 years to 70 years to
participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) April 4, 2007
The government has decided to pay for the meds to help prevent
patients from suffering fractures.
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(Medical News Today) March 28, 2007
Men undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer may
reduce their bone-loss risk by taking the osteoporosis med.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) March 25, 2007
Call for postmenopausal women who have low bone-mineral density to
participate in a study.
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(BBC News) March 17, 2007
A woman at high risk for osteoporosis says paying for meds is less
expensive than paying for hospitalizations from bone breaks.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) March 17, 2007
By studying a rare genetic condition, scientists may have found a
protein that regulates bone loss.
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(National Institutes of Health) March 12, 2007
Call for postmenopausal women ages 55 to 80 who have osteoporosis
to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(The Australian) March 12, 2007
Dr. Linda Calabresi answers a reader's question about Fosamax and
kidney function.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) March 12, 2007
Experts at HealthDay News offer a list of ways you can manage the
bone-loss condition.
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(Health Central) March 6, 2007
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is vital to bone
formation and repair.
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(Medical News Today) March 6, 2007
Calcitonin from salmon is 30 times more potent than human forms of
the compound and can be helpful against osteoarthritis.
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(Medical News Today) February 27, 2007
Most omega-3 fatty acid studies use fish oil, while this study
looked fatty acids from plants.
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(National Institutes of Health) February 26, 2007
Call for women ages 49 to 89 who have osteoporosis of the lumbar
spine and hip to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(The State) February 20, 2007
Experts give the warning signs and risk factors for the bone-loss
disease.
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(HealthDay News) February 18, 2007
Newer aromatase inhibitors boost osteoporosis and joint-pain risk
but reduce the risks associated with the older tamoxifen treatment.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) February 18, 2007
Call for postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density to
participate in a study.
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(Pharmaceutical Business Review) February 13, 2007
Ostabolin-C is a experimental injectable treatment for
osteoporosis.
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(Reuters) February 13, 2007
Adolescence is both the time when bones are growing the fastest and
when many teen girls begin dieting to keep their weight down.
Read Summary >
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(Philadelphia Inquirer) February 9, 2007
Dr. Mitchell Hecht responds to a reader's question about Norvasc's
link to bone loss in the jaw.
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(National Institutes of Health) February 7, 2007
Call for men ages 30 and older who have osteoporosis to participate
in a study.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) January 31, 2007
Men lose their lower risk for bone fractures after they suffer a
first break, study shows.
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(HealthDay News) January 31, 2007
But repeat BMD scans may be useful in those with some health
conditions or younger women in early menopause.
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(Forbes.com) January 31, 2007
The researchers hope this discovery leads to new drugs for
osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) January 31, 2007
Call for men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who are undergoing
radiation and hormone therapy to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(National Institutes of Health) January 23, 2007
Call for women ages 55 to 80 who have post-menopausal osteoporosis
to participate in a study.
Read Summary >
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(HealthDay News) January 23, 2007
Experts say there is good scientific evidence that serotonin levels
are linked to bone density.
Read Summary >
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(Medical News Today) January 22, 2007
MER 103 and Fosamax contain the same active ingredient, alendronate
sodium.
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(The People's Pharmacy) January 17, 2007
Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy respond to a
reader's question about Fosamax.
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(Medical News Today) December 12, 2006
But experts at the Mayo Clinic say there are steps you can take to
reduce the risk
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