Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. If you have osteoporosis, you have an increased risk for fractured bones (broken bones), particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist.
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Osteoporosis Related Resources
Osteoporosis Articles
Osteoporosis Medications
- alendronate and cholecalciferol (Fosamax Plus D) (Fosamax Plus D)
- ibandronate (oral/injection) (Boniva) (Boniva)
- teriparatide (Forteo) (Forteo)
- risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia) (Actonel)
- raloxifene (Evista) (Evista)
- alendronate (Binosto, Fosamax) (Fosamax)
- pamidronate (Aredia)
- calcitonin injection (Calcimar, Miacalcin) (Miacalcin)
- etidronate (Didronel) (Didronel)
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Osteoporosis Quizzes
Osteoporosis News
- More Dairy Lowers Risk of Falls, Fractures in Frail Elderly
- Can Osteoarthritis Come on All of a Sudden?
- Compression Fracture (Vertebral) vs. Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc)
- Bone Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Dairy Plus Vitamin D Needed to Preserve Bone Density in the Old
- Soy Protein May Protect Against Osteoporosis
- Black Tea Tied to Fewer Fractures in Older Women
- The Dangers of Thinning Bones as Men Age
- FDA Panel: Long-Used Osteoporosis Drug Too Risky
- Moderate Drinking May Help Older Women's Bones
- Vitamin D and Calcium Pills: Task Force Report
- FDA OKs Generic Boniva for Bone Loss
- Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Have Higher Fail Rates
- Osteoporosis Medication Linked to Unusual Thigh Fractures
- Bone Density at Age 67 May Predict Later Bone Health