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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is a new treatment that involves injecting a special liquid cement into fractured vertebral sections. PV is being used to fill holes in the spinal column left from osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease.
Research Shows Cholesterol Drugs May Also Fight Osteoporosis
Several promising studies show that drugs used to lower cholesterol may also benefit patients with osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease. The drugs, called statins, were shown to significantly decrease the incidence of hip fractures among patients over 50 years of age.
Hormone Patch Approved By FDA To Prevent Osteoporosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently approved an estrogen skin patch that can be worn by post-menopausal women to help prevent osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease.
Risk Factors and Symptoms of Osteoporosis
It is estimated that one in three women over age 50 have osteoporosis. Knowing the risk factors and symptoms of osteoporosis can help women take measures to increase bone density before the effects become devastating.
Bone-Building Checklist: 5 Ways to Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Don't Smoke and Limit Alcohol Intake Smoking interferes with the absorption of calcium, causing smokers to experience vertebral fractures more frequently than non-smokers. Women who smoke usually reach menopause one to one and a half years earlier than non-smokers.
Bone Growth and Bone Health
It is a common misconception that bone is a hard, lifeless structure. Actually, bone is a complex, living tissue whose growth is affected by diet and exercise. The body is constantly building new bone tissue while breaking down or resorbing old bone.
Treating Spinal Fractures with Balloon Kyphoplasty
If you have been diagnosed with a spinal fracture caused by cancer or osteoporosis, KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty is a treatment option you may want to consider. KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is designed to repair spinal fractures.
Bone Health News Archive
Article Date 2002-2006 Study Finds Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Help Improve Bone Mass But Don't Protect Against Most Fractures or Colorectal Cancer Apr 3, 2006 FDA Warns About Possible Complications of Cement Used to Treat Spinal Fractures Feb 9, 2003 Researchers Investigate Once-Yearly Treatment
Ovarian Cancer - Introduction
The ovaries are an integral pair of organs belonging to the female reproductive system. They house the reproductive eggs and also produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer occurs when cancer develops on or in an ovary.
Treatment
Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed and staged with laparotomy or laparoscopy. Both of these procedures involve surgically removing samples of tissues to determine whether they have cancer cells.
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis with Bone Mineral Density Measurement
Technologists often diagnose osteoporosis by measuring a patient's bone mineral density (BMD). Bone mineral density measures the amount of calcium in regions of the bones.
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis with Bone Mineral Density Measurement
Patients Recommended for Bone Mineral Density Measurements Post-menopausal women with at least one additional risk factor (other than menopause). All women older than 65 regardless of risk factors. Post-menopausal women who present with fractures.
More Information About Osteoporosis and Links to Other Sites
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website has a public information section on osteoporosis. Eli Lilly and Company, the manufacturer of the drug, Evista (generic name, raloxifene), provides basic information on osteoporosis as well as full prescribing information on Evista.
Preventing Osteoporosis
Many women do not realize they have osteoporosis until they suddenly break a bone from a minor injury. Telltale signs of osteoporosis include curvature of the spine, severe back pain, or loss of height.
Preventing Falls and Associated Hip Fractures
It is estimated that one in three older adults falls each year. Because injuries from falls are the leading cause of death and disabilities among women and men aged 65 or older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a report that addresses the problem and offers suggesti
Treating Osteoporosis
Miacalcin (calcitonin) Miacalcin (generic name, calcitonin) is used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis in women who have low bone mass but cannot take estrogen (hormone replacement therapy). The drug is usually recommended to women who been post-menopausal for at least five years.
Preventing Osteoporosis
It's Never Too Late to Begin Taking Calcium Supplements Studies published by endocrinologist Robert Heaney (Heaney RP. New England Journal of Medicine 1993; 328: 503-505.) suggest that it is never too late to start calcium supplement treatment.
Preventing Falls and Associated Hip Fractures
Because of the severe consequences hip fractures pose to older adults, preventing falls can help older women and men maintain a higher quality of life. The CDC recommends fall prevention programs to help educate older adults on methods to reduce falls.
Risk Factors and Symptoms of Osteoporosis
It is estimated that one in three women over age 50 have osteoporosis. Knowing the risk factors and symptoms of osteoporosis can help women take measures to increase bone density before the effects become devastating.
Bone-Building Checklist: 5 Ways to Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects roughly 25 million American women. Though osteoporosis most often affects post-menopausal women, women (and men) of all ages should take preventive measures to help maintain strong, healthy bones. This section offers five tips for preventing osteoporosis in women.
Treating Osteoporosis
Preventing osteoporosis by maintaining a health diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and exercising regularly can help many women avoid the serious effects of osteoporosis.
Preventing Osteoporosis
Many women do not realize they have osteoporosis until they suddenly break a bone from a minor injury. Telltale signs of osteoporosis include curvature of the spine, severe back pain, or loss of height.