The greatest fear among women living with osteoporosis is bone fracture. Hip or spinal fractures can be devastating to the lives of otherwise healthy women. Tune in as we take a close look at the risk of fractures in those with osteoporosis, and what can be done to avoid them.
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Theoretically, osteoporosis can strike anyone who has bones in their body, which is all of us. But certain people are at a higher risk, and understanding your risk is an important first step in preventing the disease. Join us as we discuss osteoporosis risk factors, and what can be done to prevent its onset.
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Most women assume that they already know the ABCs of osteoporosis. But with 10 million cases of this disease in the U.S. alone, there's no doubt people need to know more about this serious condition and how it can be prevented. Join us as we take a deeper look into this common and debilitating condition.
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Osteoporosis has long been a concern for any woman approaching her senior years, but until recent recent years there were few treatment options. Now that medical advances have opened up a broad array of treatment strategies, testing for osteoporosis — bone density testing — has become a greater imperative for women at risk. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this test and how it can help you.
Keywords: osteoporosis, thin bones, thinning bones, bone loss, menopause, fracture, hip fracture, vertebral fracture, spine fracture, wrist fracture, bone density, BMD, bone mass, dexa scan, bone density test, diagnosis, risk factors, smoking, women, calcium, Asian, Caucasian, estrogen, treatment, hormones, bone scan, white, oriental, thin, thin frame, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, calcium, vitamin D, diet, steroids, thyroid hormone, medications, malabsorption, sprue, celiac disease, steroid, glucocorticoid, asthma, copd, family history
People with osteoporosis are often unaware that they have the disease until they sustain a fracture, which can result from the slightest accident. For this reason, screening for osteoporosis is an important health precaution for many women at risk. Tune in as we discuss bone density testing and those people who should consider getting screened for this silent disease.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of women and men around the world. But with early detection, the serious consequences of osteoporosis can often be prevented. Join Dr. Joseph Lane and his staff as they take a patient through a bone density test, one of the most effective diagnostic techniques available today.
Keywords: osteoporosis, thin bones, thinning bones, bone loss, menopause, fracture, hip fracture, vertebral fracture, spine fracture, wrist fracture, bone density, BMD, bone mass, dexa scan, bone density test, diagnosis, risk factors, smoking, women, calcium, Asian, Caucasian, estrogen, treatment, hormones, bone scan, white, oriental, thin, thin frame, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, calcium, vitamin D, diet, steroids, thyroid hormone, medications, malabsorption, sprue, celiac disease, steroid, glucocorticoid, asthma, copd, family history
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 should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?
Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, back pain, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are distinct diseases which require very different treatments. But many of their symptoms are similar, which can lead to harmful misdiagnoses. What warning signs should you look out for to recognize each disease? What can you do to make sure your diagnosis is the right one? Join us for an expert look at these two serious conditions.
Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D
Some cancers can weaken the bone. While that may not sound serious, recent studies have indicated that broken bones and the hospital stay that may ensue, can be both physically and emotionally devastating. Discover why this happens and learn what can be done.
Keywords: Prostate cancer, cancer, lymph nodes, androgen deprivation therapy, androgens, hot flashes, depression, osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, vitamin D, calcium, bone complications, metastases, metastasis, skeletal metastases, Zometa, zoledronic acid, bone mineral density, pamidronate, Aredia, fracture, PSA, prostate
The primary goal of osteoporosis treatment is to reduce the risk of fracture. Diet and exercise play an important role in treatment, but it's important to understand the medical options as well, as there are medications that can greatly reduce the rate of bone loss, and even increase bone density. Join us as we discuss the various treatment options for osteoporosis.
Keywords: osteoporosis, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, bone density test, bone loss, thin bones, thinning bones, treatments, osteoporosis treatment, medications, drugs, calcium, calcium supplements, diet, exercise, weight bearing, vitamin D, hormone replacement therapy, estrogen replacement therapy, ERT, HRT, estrogen, SERM, selective estrogen receptor modulator, raloxifene, evista, calcitonin, nasal spray, miacalcin, fluoride, bisphosphonates, bisphosphanates, actonel, fosamax, risedronate, alendronate
If you're a parent, you know that kids love to spend their days outdoors and this means hours and hours under the sun. What can you do to protect their skin? Our panel of experts will discuss what every parent should know about sun care for children.
Keywords: Children, sun damage, sun care, dermatologists, sunburns, sun protection, Vitamin D, skin, summer, UVA, UVB, sun exposure, mole, melanoma, sunspot, birthmarks, skin exam, Dr. Mariano Busso, Dr. Steven Shapiro
Bill Blair is a cancer researcher who found himself stricken with prostate cancer. True to his nature he has fought both the disease and side effects of treatment with enthusiasm and good spirits. Learn how one man has survived and thrived.
Keywords: Prostate cancer, cancer, lymph nodes, androgen deprivation therapy, androgens, hot flashes, depression, osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, PSA, vitamin D, calcium, prostate specific antigen, bone complications, skeletal metastases, bone cancer, metastasis, metastases, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, fracture, bone pain,
If you have heart failure it's important to follow a heart healthy diet. Join experts as they discuss recommended dietary restrictions necessary to keep your heart pumping.
Keywords: Heart failure, heart, diet, dietary restrictions, dietary constraints, salt, sodium, fluid buildup, diuretics, water pills
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