Regular testing for bone mineral density should be conducted more frequently in high-risk populations to determine the early signs of osteoporosis. The earlier a person is tested for the presence of ...
Information was obtained from the MEPS from the years 1999 to 2005 for all respondents ages 50 years and older who self-reported as having osteoporosis. In the examination of trends in medication ...
If a doctor has given you a diagnosis of osteoporosis, it’s possible the calcium and vitamin D that you’re getting through food and sun exposure alone is not enough; you should ask your doctor if you ...
It is World Osteoporosis Day this month, and Ben Hargreaves takes a look at what treatment options look like for patients living with the disease. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to ...
Clinicians have called for a national osteoporosis strategy after new research showed up to 70 per cent of patients are not receiving appropriate treatment, and that osteoporotic fractures are one ...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to ...