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Newswise -- New findings out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of East Anglia show that long-term use of a popular class of oral diabetic drugs doubles the risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes. "We knew going into this study that there was an association between thiazolidinediones and fracture risk, however the magnitude of risk had not been Read more...

Oct. 29 -- A class of medicines prescribed to treat millions of people with osteoporosis appear to increase the risk of irregular heart beats, according to an analysis of earlier studies of so-called bisphosphonates by researchers from the University of Miami. The researchers pooled three studies with a total of 16,322 participants taking a placebo or osteoporosis drugs that included Read more...

Bone loss commonly occurs as we age, especially for women. Until recently, women were routinely prescribed estrogen after menopause to prevent bone loss and fractures. When a Women's Health Initiative study revealed that estrogen therapy increased the risk of breast cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease, many women stopped taking their hormones and started looking for alternative treatments Read more...

Millions of people who take medications to treat indigestion and heartburn could be at increased risk of osteoporosis, Canadian researchers found. The study suggests that those who use the medications regularly for five years had a 44 percent higher chance of hip fracture, The Daily Telegraph reported Saturday. The scientists at the University of Manitoba say they suspect the Read more...

Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment by Maria Adams, MS, MPH, RDCalcium is a mineral that is essential to the growth and maintenance of strong bones. Your body needs a constant supply of calcium. When there is not enough calcium available from the diet, your body pulls what it needs from your bones. Over time, a diet lacking in calcium can lead to osteoporosis . Why Should I Follow a Read more...

by Krisha McCoy, MS It may come as no surprise that most children and teens will choose soft drinks over milk when given a choice. This is unfortunate, since milk and other calcium-rich foods are especially important during the bone-building years of childhood and adolescence. Lower bone mineral density in adolescence has been associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis later in life, Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideThe treatment and management of osteoporosis involves lifestyle changes and medications. Although osteoporosis is highly preventable, it cannot be cured. Lost bone cannot be replaced. Instead, treatment focuses on reducing the incidence Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with osteoporosis. By talking openly and regularly with your healthcare provider, you Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideOsteoporosis is often referred to as a "silent disease" because the associated bone loss usually occurs without symptoms. Since many people mistakenly believe that all medical conditions cause symptoms, they do not see a healthcare Read more...

by Editorial Staff And ContributorsMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop osteoporosis with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideMEDLINEplus Health Information: OsteoporosisAddress:US National Library of Medicine8600 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20894Internet Address:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.htmlDescription of services provided:MEDLINEplus Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideYour bones grow and strengthen during childhood, but bone accumulation is not completed until you are in your twenties. The bone mass you attain before age 30 is perhaps the most important determinant of life-long skeletal health. Genetic Read more...

Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Osteoporosis | Resource GuideOsteoporosis can be detected with bone density testing. First, the doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. If the doctor suspects you may have osteoporosis or you are at risk for osteoporosis, Read more...

by Elizabeth Smoots, MDBetty, a 46-year-old friend of mine, recently requested a bone density test. Her sister had developed osteoporosis at about the same age. When her doctor declined, she went to a walk-in clinic to have the test. The results revealed early bone loss.Bone mineral density (BMD) testing has become more available in the U.S., so it's easier than ever to get checked for Read more...

by Laurie B. Rosenblum, MPH Due to an increase in media attention during the last few years, osteoporosis has become a household word. But despite the abundance of available information, contradictions and confusion abound. Much of the existing information on osteoporosis consists of brief reports about new research results and does not explain the complexity of the issues or the risks Read more...

by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD What It Is Prescribed For Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) in postmenopausal womenTreatment of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosisTreatment of Paget's disease (thickening and softening of bones due to an abnormal increase in both bone breakdown and bone rebuilding) How Alendronate Works Throughout life, bones are constantly being Read more...

by John HenkelSeymour, 70, noticed a patch of what looked like blood on his pajama top three years ago and thought he had cut himself. But he wasn't scratched. His doctor tested the discharge and told the New Jersey man he had breast cancer . Dan, also 70, a retired Michigan engineer, was pulling weeds three years ago. For no apparent reason, he fractured two vertebrae. Doctors told him his Read more...

Are you confused about the myriad treatments available? Are you worried about your bones, your heart and your arteries? Are you suffering from hot flashes, sleeplessness and memory loss? We will provide information that can help you to understand the changes you are going through. You will then be able to take advantage of the lifestyle changes and treatments available to you. The actions Read more...

by Krisha McCoy, MS An estimated 6% of all men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related hip fracture. This is becoming an increasing concern, since the number of men above the age of 70 is expected to double by the year 2050. What should you know about this condition? Osteoporosis Read more...