Resource Guide for Osteoporosis

Posted by Writing Staff on August 4, 2011 2:15 PM

MEDLINEplus Health Information: Osteoporosis

Address:

US National Library of Medicine

8600 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20894

Internet Address:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html

Description of services provided:

MEDLINEplus provides a collection of links to the latest information on osteoporosis from reliable news and medical sources.

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Address:

Bldg. 31, Rm. 4C02

31 Center Dr., MSC 2350

Bethesda, MD 20892-3676

Phone:

301-496-8190

Internet Address:

http://www.niams.nih.gov/bone/

Description of services provided:

This site covers osteoporosis as well as more rare bone diseases. In addition to the basics, this organization provides information on osteoporosis in men, Asian-American women, and Latino women. Several handouts are in Spanish, while others are large print or low-literacy.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

Address: 1232 22nd Street NW Washington, DC 20037-1292 Phone: 202-223-2226 Internet Address: http://www.nof.org/ Description of services provided: At the NOF's website, you'll find "Fast Facts" on all aspects of osteoporosisfrom risk factors to treatment options. You can also search a nation-wide database of healthcare professionals who treat osteoporosis, purchase educational materials, join a support group, and become an advocate for osteoporosis research and education. Last reviewed February 2007 by Edward R. Rosick, DO, MPH, MS Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.