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Bones 101
To understand osteoporosis, it is important to learn about bone. Made mostly of collagen, bone is living, growing tissue.
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to determine your bone health.
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Bone Loss Common in AS Patients
People with ankylosing spondylitis can develop weak and brittle bones, or osteoporosis. But it can be hard to spot osteoporosis in these patients because of certain traits of ankylosing spondylitis.
Apr 27, 2012 12:21PM
Menopause Linked to Osteoporosis
It's well known that osteoporosis is most common among post-menopausal women. A new study finds that women who start menopause early are at greater risk for fracture than most women.
In fact, women who go through menopause before they turn 48 are twice as likely to develop osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and leads to fractures.
The average age for menopause to start is 51.
Apr 21, 2012 03:24PM
Make or Break: Your Bones and Your Genes
The expert advice on osteoporosis is that you can prevent the disease starting when you're young. What if you knew from birth whether you were at risk for fractures?
Mar 23, 2012 10:24AM
Athlete's Fractured Wrist Plays into Game
A broken wrist is playing a big role in anticipation of Friday night's NCAA tournament game that pairs North Carolina against Ohio.
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