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Definitive guide to Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. It affects women more than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable.

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Definitive Guide to Osteoporosis
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
October 16, 2007

Osteoporosis Fracture - patients' advice
July 2007

Osteoporosis Treatment
By: Donald J. Frisco, MD
June 21, 2006

Stopping smoking, alcohol abuse
By: Scott Boden, MD
August 29, 2006

Osteoporosis: 4 proven steps to prevent osteoporosis fractures
By: Scott Boden, MD
August 29, 2006

What you need to know about osteoporosis
By: Donald J. Frisco, MD
June 21, 2006

Calcium and Vitamin D requirements
By: Scott Boden, MD
August 29, 2006

Diagnosing vertebral compression fractures
By: Scott Boden, MD
May 11, 2005

Monitoring osteoporosis
By: Scott Boden, MD
August 29, 2006

When is back pain a fracture?
By: Scott Boden, MD
May 11, 2005

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