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Osteoporosis is a hot area of medical research. Every month, new research is reported that helps us build better approaches to prevention and treatment.
Phossy Jaw - Scientific Statement by National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Osteoporosis Foundation summarizes the condition of osteonecrosis of the jaw (phossy jaw) and puts the risk into perspective with the known benefits of oral bisphosphonate medications.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation summarizes the condition of osteonecrosis of the jaw (phossy jaw) and puts the risk into perspective with the known benefits of oral bisphosphonate medications.
Phossy Jaw - Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education
This statement explains that most of the phossy jaw cases have been in patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates. Patients are cautioned to get a routine dental examination before starting bisphosphonate therapy.
This statement explains that most of the phossy jaw cases have been in patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates. Patients are cautioned to get a routine dental examination before starting bisphosphonate therapy.
Young Women Unaware of Bone Disease Risks
Many young women are unaware of the consequences and dangers of osteoporosis, leaving them vulnerable to crippling bone disease.
Many young women are unaware of the consequences and dangers of osteoporosis, leaving them vulnerable to crippling bone disease.
Increased Fractures in Female Athletes on Diets
Female college athletes on low-calorie diets could be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, according to new Saint Louis University research published in this month’s The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Female college athletes on low-calorie diets could be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, according to new Saint Louis University research published in this month’s The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Calcium Plus Exercise Shows Great Bone Benefits
A regimen of weight-bearing and resistance exercises was combined with calcium citrate supplementation over four years showed significant improvement in the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.
A regimen of weight-bearing and resistance exercises was combined with calcium citrate supplementation over four years showed significant improvement in the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.