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Osteoporosis Summary
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The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." It occurs when bones lose too much of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium. Over time, bone mass, and therefore bone strength, is decreased. As a result, bones become fragile and...
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Osteoporosis Summary
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone mass, and therefore, bone strength, is decreased. This results in an increased risk of fracture. Primary osteoporosis occurs due to normal, predictable changes within the body during the aging process....
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Osteoporosis : Environmental Health Terms
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A condition in which the mineral content of bones is depleted to the extent that they become especially fragile and may even become deformed. See also: PEAK BONE...
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Osteoporosis : Forensic Science Terms
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Increased porosity of the bone, seen most often in the...
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Osteoporosis Information
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Osteoporosis is a disease of bone leading to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered....
 


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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
Osteoporosis
01/27/1997: 1,081 words, approx. 4 pages
MARY ANNE McENERY, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 01-27-1997 OSTEOPOROSIS -- DIET, EXERCISE, AND A NEW DRUG HELP REVERSE BONE LOSS By MARY ANNE McENERY, Staff Writer Date: 01-27-1997, Monday Section: SPECIAL SECTION / LIFESTYLE Edition: All Editions -- Two Star...
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Bandolier
Osteoporosis.
04/01/1994: 627 words, approx. 2 pages
The first Effectiveness Bulletin from the University of York concerned screening for osteoporosis to prevent fractures. It examined the question whether population based screening programmes should be established to prevent fractures in elderly women. It assumed a model of identifying a high-risk group...
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Avandia may raise osteoporosis risk
12/2/2007: 413 words, approx. 1 pages
The popular diabetes drug marketed as Avandia may increase bone thinning, a discovery that could help explain why diabetics can have an increased risk of fractures.New research raises the possibility that long-term treatment with rosiglitazone, as Avandia is also called, could lead to osteoporosis. The...
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AP Features
Common diabetes drug may increase chances of developing osteoporosis
12/2/2007: 413 words, approx. 1 pages
The popular diabetes drug marketed as Avandia may increase bone thinning, a discovery that could help explain why diabetics can have an increased risk of fractures.New research raises the possibility that long-term treatment with rosiglitazone, as Avandia is also called, could lead to osteoporosis. The...
 


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Essay Grade: 88%
Male Osteoporosis
2,633 words, approx. 9 pages
Although osteoporosis is thought of primarily as a woman's disease, it affects over two million men annually, and while the men's fractures are less fragile, they are also more life-threatening. Today the lack of awareness for male osteoporosis is where it was for women fifty years ago. However, a great deal of hope exists in various federal, state, and local programs for treatment of the disease.
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Essay Grade: 83%
Osteoporosis
330 words, approx. 1 pages
This is a short essay describing the disease Osteoporosis. Discusses how it is related to nutrition. Provides statistical data on occurences.


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