Osteoporosis
Seniors Staying Active
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Seniors in Philadelphia know the importance of staying active, which is why they've made a commitment to work out.
Heart Failure Fractures
Patients with heart failure have an increased risk for fractures...leading some doctors to recommend treating patients with heart problems for osteoperosis, too.
Patients with heart failure have an increased risk for fractures...leading some doctors to recommend treating patients with heart problems for osteoperosis, too.
Osteoperosis
The American College of Physicians has created new guidelines for treating osteoperosis.
The American College of Physicians has created new guidelines for treating osteoperosis.
Frailty Alzheimers
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Physical frailty may be a sign of heart disease.
Ultrasound Osteoperosis
New research indicates an ultrasound of the heel of your foot could predict your risk for developing osteoperosis.
New research indicates an ultrasound of the heel of your foot could predict your risk for developing osteoperosis.
Osteoperosis Drug
A drug many hoped would be approved in the U.S. to treat menopausal symptoms and lower the risk of cancer has been found to potentially cause strokes.
A drug many hoped would be approved in the U.S. to treat menopausal symptoms and lower the risk of cancer has been found to potentially cause strokes.
Girls and Osteoperosis
Girls as young as highschool may be at risk of low bone density.
Girls as young as highschool may be at risk of low bone density.
Alcohol Bones
Studies show that moderate amounts of alcohol may prevent bone breaks.
Studies show that moderate amounts of alcohol may prevent bone breaks.
Faster Fix for Knees
Doctors and surgeons are practicing a new kind of orthoscopic surgery that reduces recovery time.
Doctors and surgeons are practicing a new kind of orthoscopic surgery that reduces recovery time.
Female Friendly Knee
More than a thousand people have knee replacement surgery everyday- most of them women. But they don't always get fit with the right kind of knees.
More than a thousand people have knee replacement surgery everyday- most of them women. But they don't always get fit with the right kind of knees.
Senior Sleep
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
Seniors are known to be lousy sleepers - now researchers are figuring out why - and the answer may surprise you!
Staying Healthy After Menopause
Along with menopause come certain health concerns. At this stage of life, women need to monitor their cholesterol, get annual mammograms, and get a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. Exercise and good nutrition can help minimize risks.
Along with menopause come certain health concerns. At this stage of life, women need to monitor their cholesterol, get annual mammograms, and get a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. Exercise and good nutrition can help minimize risks.
When is Back Pain Osteoporosis?
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference.
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference.
When Bones Break: The Consequences of Osteoporosis
Watch this webcast which describes the consequences of bone loss, or osteoporosis, which include fractures of the wrist, spine or verterbrae, and hip.
Watch this webcast which describes the consequences of bone loss, or osteoporosis, which include fractures of the wrist, spine or verterbrae, and hip.
What is Osteoporosis?
This is a great review of the causes of osteoporosis including how bone is made and the risk factors for bone loss.
This is a great review of the causes of osteoporosis including how bone is made and the risk factors for bone loss.
Vanishing Bones: Understanding Osteoporosis
No one doubts that the skeleton is an essential part of the human body. But how many people understand how bone works, or how osteoporosis puts your bones at risk?
No one doubts that the skeleton is an essential part of the human body. But how many people understand how bone works, or how osteoporosis puts your bones at risk?
Treating Osteoporosis: What are Your Options?
Watch this review of the current treatment options for osteoporosis, from calcium and vitamin D, to estrogen and SERMS, to bisphosphonates and calcitonin.
Watch this review of the current treatment options for osteoporosis, from calcium and vitamin D, to estrogen and SERMS, to bisphosphonates and calcitonin.
The Latest Treatments for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, or bones that are weakened and susceptible to fracture, affects over 10 million elderly Americans and is much more common in women than in men, due to the loss of estrogen women experience during menopause.
Osteoporosis, or bones that are weakened and susceptible to fracture, affects over 10 million elderly Americans and is much more common in women than in men, due to the loss of estrogen women experience during menopause.
The Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
An important webcast discussing some lesser known causes of bone loss and osteoporosis such as steroids and other medications like thyroid hormone and antacids, and absorption problems like sprue.
An important webcast discussing some lesser known causes of bone loss and osteoporosis such as steroids and other medications like thyroid hormone and antacids, and absorption problems like sprue.
Should You Get a Bone Density Test?
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
