most often in the spine or hips. Janice McKingley, 71, from Leeds, was diagnosed with osteoporosis seven years ago. Early on ...

In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely ...

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It’s estimated more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 live with this "silent disease." Here's what osteoporosis ...

A groundbreaking study by Hong Xue analyzed more than 15 years of data to uncover trends in the prevalence and diagnosis of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a chronic skeletal condition characterized by ...

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Osteoporosis – a chronic condition, is characterized by decreased bone mass and deteriorating bone tissue structure. This reduction in bone density makes bones fragile and susceptible to fractures, ...

Alendronate has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis ... or lumbar spine) was roughly 2%--3% greater in both ...

Romosozumab plus alendronate vs alendronate alone was associated with improved lumbar spine BMD in postmenopausal women with T2D.

Credit: Getty Images Osteoporosis presents a significant medical burden, yet screening rates among men remain low.

The Fulton County Medical Center Imaging department has added the Horizon bone densitometry system from Hologic.