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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoporosis Resources For Bone Health Information

Resources

www.nof.org -- National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.osteo.org -- National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
www.menopause.org -- North American Menopause Society
www.asbmr.org -- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
www.niams.nih.gov -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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Expert & Community Posts

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Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions

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Skin Cancer Statistics: What You Need to Know

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Health Guide

Scleroderma: Introduction

The name scleroderma comes from the Greek words skleros, which means hard, and derma, which means skin. The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the... Read more »

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Risk Factors

...skin). Tanning and Sunburn Risk People with skin types I and II are at highest risk for photoaging skin diseases, including cancer. It should be noted, however, that premature aging from sunlight... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Risk Factors

...away), exposing an acutely red surface. It usually occurs as a result of an allergic reaction or of skin diseases such as lichen planus, benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid, and... Read more »

Gout: Symptoms

...often in women.Family HistoryAccording to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, up to 18% of people with gout have a family history of the condition. Some... Read more »

Scleroderma: Highlights

Overview:The name scleroderma comes from the Greek words skleros, which means hard, and derma, meaning skin. The disease is categorized as a rheumatologic disorder because it affects the... Read more »

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Canker sore (aphthous ulcer)

Medications

Prednisone Oral Uses and How to Use

...cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases, and skin diseases. How To Use Take this... Read more »

Remicade IV Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of... Read more »

Medrol Asthma Meducation Uses and How to Use

...eye diseases; intestinal disorders; collagen and skin diseases. It decreases your body's immune... Read more »

Prednisone Oral Uses and How to Use

Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »

Prednisone-5 Oral Uses and How to Use

...cancers, eye problems, immune system diseases, and skin diseases. How To Use Take this... Read more »

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