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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:

Thursday March 18, 2010

Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drug May Increase Fracture Risk

Several recent studies have investigated fracture risk in people who have been taking a specific type of osteoporosis medication for more than four years. The drug, called bisphosphonates, sold under the trade names Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and others, may not be best used for lengthy periods of time. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

Facts about Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures...

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Symptoms

Symptoms and Tests

Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become weak...

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Treatment

Balanced Treatment Plan

A comprehensive osteoporosis treatment program includes a focus on proper nutrition, exercise, and safety issues to prevent falls that may result in fractures...

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Risk Factors

Certain people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others. Factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis are called risk factors...

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Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...

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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on osteoporosis advocacy, programs, services and research...

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