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
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.
Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to watch highlights from a panel discussion offering advice on how to handle problems with insurance providers.
Keywords: CCFA, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, Insurance, Group health insurance, HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, health insurance, drug coverage, insurance policy, insurance benefits, health benefits, health insurance
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