Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis

Topics for Medical Professionals

The Editorial: Is HRT Still Indicated for the Primary Prevention of Osteoporosis?
by Martin H. Birkhäuser
Reprinted with permission of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - February 2009

OBGYN.net report from NAMS 2006

North American Menopause Society: Treasuring the Past – Shaping the Future - W. H. Utian, MB, BCH, PhD
Menopause & Osteoporosis: Options for Treatment - M. Gass, MD
Women Seek Help for Menopausal Symptoms Earlier in Life: Hormone Therapy is a Better Option for Some Patients than Others - C. A. Stuenkel, MD
Menopause and Cocktails: Good for Patient/Good for Practice - L. Nevarez-Kells, RN

Concordane of OSTA and Lumbar Spine BMD by DXA in Identifying Risk of Osteoporosis - ChunYan Lu, DeCai Chen, YunHua Cai & SongQuan Wei

Direct Effects of Caffeine on Osteoblastic Cells Metabolism: The Possible Causal Effect of Caffeine on the Formation of Osteoporosis - Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Jui-Sheng Sun, Li-Ting Chen, Samuel Chung-Kai Sun & San-Chi Chen

The Women's International Study of Long-Duration Oestrogen After Menopause (WISDOM): A Randomized Controlled Trial - M. R. Vickers, J. Martin, T. W. Meade & the WISDOM study team

Replay of Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures - video

Topics for Women

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that makes your bone porous and brittle. As they become more brittle they can easily fracture. Hips, wrists and spines are the most common sites for fractures but they can occur in any bone. Women are 4 times more likely than men to get osteoporosis. If left untreated osteoporosis can seriously affect your quality of life.

What are the risk factors?

A diet low in calcium and vitamin D, a thin body frame, being menopausal, smoking, excessive alcohol and a family history of osteoporosis. Being Caucasian or Asian, a lack of exercise and certain medications or conditions. Are you at risk for Osteoporosis?

Brochure on Osteoporosis & Bone Health- R. W. Whitted, M.D., M.P.H

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MENOPAUSE: severe osteoporosis T score of - 5.7 - C.
MENOPAUSE: Osteopenia at 35, what can I do? - A.
MENOPAUSE: Denosumab Increased Bone Density - osteoporosis - Hope Waltman
Re: GYN: Osteoporosis/Osteopenia in pre-menopausal women - Douglas Krell MD FACOG
OSTEOPOROSIS: Say 'Doctor: No' To Osteoporosis - Hope Waltman
MENOPAUSE: osteoporosis and breast cancer treatments - G.

Diet May Play Large Role in Preventing Osteoporosis - Jennifer Wider, M.D.
Society for Women's Health Research

Early Detection: A Way To Beat The "Silent Killer"? - P. S. Sochaczewski

Calcium Rich Recipes

A Discussion of Natural Hormones - Ronald Barentsen, MD

Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way

IOF Calcium Calculator - Are You Getting Enough Calcium?

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