Osteoporosis NewsNews on Osteoporosis continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Is there any evidence that increasing calcium intake above the RNI...- June 30, 2008 Is there any evidence that increasing calcium intake above the RNI will help prevent osteoporosis in a patient with a past history of anorexia who is currently weight restored.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/is-there-any-evidence-that-increasing-cal... Some Patients Using Fosamax Over The Long-Term May Be At Risk For One Type Of Fracture- June 28, 2008 Main Category: Bones Orthopaedics Also Included In: Seniors Aging Article Date: 27 Jun 2008 There is new evidence linking risk for one kind of fracture with long-term use of bisphosphonates -- drugs like ...http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/some-patients-using-fosamax-over-the-long... FDA: Concern Over Drugs For Bone Strength- June 27, 2008 A drug promoted to older women to help them deal with aging may in some cases do more harm than good.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/fda-concern-over-drugs-for-bone-strength?... Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk- June 25, 2008 By combining the results of a heel ultrasound with known risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, Swiss researchers were better able to assess which women faced a greater risk of hip fracture.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/heel-ultrasound-helps-detect-fracture-ris... Simple ultrasound exam may predict osteoporosis risk- June 24, 2008 An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened risk for fractures due to osteoporosis , according to a new multicenter study being published in the July issue of the journal ...http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/simple-ultrasound-exam-may-predict-osteop... Know the risk factors, protect yourself from osteoporosis- June 24, 2008 By some estimates, 28 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis. This month, Dr.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/know-the-risk-factors-protect-yourself-fr... Interfaith Ministries to host wellness seminar on osteoporosis- June 22, 2008 Arming an aging population with knowledge to keep them both healthy and active is the goal of an upcoming Health and Wellness seminar hosted by Interfaith Ministries at 10 a.m. Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/interfaith-ministries-to-host-wellness-se... Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Merck, Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Eastman ...- June 20, 2008 Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-merck-alexz... New Once-a-Month Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Drug Now Available- June 18, 2008 Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new once-a-month dose of Actonel tablets making it the only oral once-a-month osteoporosis therapy approved to help prevent both spinal and non-spinal ...http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/new-once-a-month-postmenopausal-osteoporo... Kimberly Garrison: Bone up on your risk for osteoporosis- June 16, 2008 ACCORDING TO the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and another 34 million are estimated to have low bone density, placing them at increased odds for the disease.http://www.topix.net/health/osteoporosis/2008/06/kimberly-garrison-bone-up-on-your-risk-fo... |