Osteoporosis is a disease causing the bones to become thin, weak, and fracture easily. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, ten million Americans have the condition, and nearly 34 ...

VIENNA — "These are exciting times in the field of finger polyarthritis, as there are new data that help us better understand and possibly treat arthritis in the hands," said Margreet Kloppenburg, MD, ...

Osteoporosis is characterized by an imbalance in bone renewal, where bone loss outpaces bone replacement, leading to weakened, brittle bones. Various factors contribute to osteoporosis, including ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Staying active is one of the best ways to stave off degenerative diseases like osteoporosis. However, before embarking on a hiking adventure ...

Scientists have developed a new mathematical model that may help clinicians decide on the best combination of osteoporosis medications for patients and the order in which they should be taken. The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have osteoporosis. My mother had it very badly, so I was screened and treated early. I’ve had a five-year-long Reclast prescription, and I worry about my chance of a femur fracture.

There is effective protection against hip fracture for the many elderly people whose skeleton is declining in strength, as a side effect of cortisone treatment. If patients receive the osteoporosis ...

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the U.S., leading to increased risk of fractures and a weakening of bone strength and structure. Now, new guidelines on who should be tested could lead ...