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1. Genes Linked to Osteoporosis Identified
Could be potential targets for new treatments, two studies suggest
2. Osteoporosis Tests - US News and World Report
An initial examination for osteoporosis is recommended at menopause if you have risk factors.
3. Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.• Reviewer: Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yale University. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
4. Osteoporosis : Diagnosis
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Certain types of doctors may have more training and experience than others in diagnosing and treating people with osteoporosis. These include a geriatrician, who specializes in treating the aged; an endocrinologist, who specializes in treating dis...• Author: Mai Tran, Teresa G. Odle Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
5. Osteoporosis - Screening and diagnosis -- Mayo Clinic
Osteopenia refers to mild bone loss that isn't severe enough to be called osteoporosis, but that increases your risk of osteoporosis. Doctors can detect osteopenia or early signs of osteoporosis using a variety of devices to measure bone density. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=74832633-C5B7-4681-A614980804652C...
6. osteoporosis -- Information from Harvard Medical School
Another measure to help prevent osteoporosis is to monitor thyroid medication regularly if you take it, because too much may lead to osteoporosis and other medical problems. In people with loss of height or suspicious fractures, bone density... http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10385.html#diagnosis
7. Treatment of Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis Screening and Diagnosis -- EMedicineHealth Consumer Info...
In the United States, 10 million people currently have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass (weak or thin bones); these people are at increased risk for fractures and osteoporosis. Treatment of osteoporosis involves several... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/45897-2.asp |
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