Saturday, January 12, 2013

Pam Flores's Posts

Osteoporosis in the Young: Interview with Alice

We will be interviewing Alice V. Roberts, a courageous lady who has had osteoporosis since she was very young.  Alice will take us through her journey with osteoporosis and its many difficulties.    Alices' Bio: I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in 1991 at the age of 35, by doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. In... Read moreChevron

Calming Holiday Crafts for Fracture Pain & Stress

        Many of us have sustained fractures from osteoporosis, and are dealing with crutches, walkers or the inability to get around easily.  For those of us with this predicament, you need to find something soothing to ease the stress, pain and worry over your physical limitations during Thanksgiving and... Read moreChevron

The Financial Challenges of Osteoporosis Treatments

                                       Do you have insurance; are you underinsured or do you have great employer insurance benefits?  On OsteoporosisConnection.com... Read moreChevron

World Osteoporosis Day! Interview with Sandi Elkin

      Each year millions of mostly older adults will suffer a devastating hip fracture caused by a simple fall. Millions more will suffer fractures of the wrist, shoulder, pelvis or spine. These fractures are no accident! It is likely that the underlying cause is osteoporosis (International Osteoporosis Foundation World... Read moreChevron

Prolia, Now Approved for Male Osteoporosis

  Amgen recently approved Prolia® (denosumab) for the treatment of male osteoporosis.  This medication’s approval for women occurred in June 2010 for patients at high risk for fracture.  High risk patients are those with a history of fractures, multiple risk factors or patients who are intolerant to other osteoporosis... Read moreChevron