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Osteoporosis
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Article by Carolyn J. Strange examining some things will help to lessen the effects of osteoporosis, and reduce its severity.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/796_bone.html
Discussion groups and newsgroups, related sites.
http://www.pslgroup.com/OSTEOPOROSIS.HTM
Description, the role of dietary calcium, risk factors,prevention, statistics.
http://www.acsh.org/publications/booklets/osteo.html
Short text description of osteoporosis, risk factors, prevalence.
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/osteop.htm
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
Definitions, illustrations, hip fractures.
http://www.osteoporosis-centre.org/
Website of the Osteoporosis Society of Canada's. Provides up-to-date information on the risks, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca
Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health. Includes news, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention.
http://www.nof.org
Osteoporosis description, diagnosis, treatment, and explanation of underlying physiology.
http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/
Osteoporosis is less common in men, but when it does occur it can have serious effects. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
http://www.healthcentral.com/drd.../DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=15328
Details about its impact on women's health and nutrition, and research on calcium absorption, vitamins, aerobic exercises, and treatments such as calcium supplements are discussed.
http://www.learn-about-osteoporosis.com
An organization dedicated to serving both the public and medical community through research and education to increase the awareness of osteoporosis.
http://www.fore.org/
Engaged in the discovery and commercialization of products associated with osteoporosis and other collagen-related diseases.
http://www.ostex.com/
Dedicated to expanding the awareness of osteoporosis among both the medical and lay communities.
http://www.moonriseinc.com
Information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases.
http://www.osteo.org/
Links to information about osteopenia.
http://www.healthubs.com/osteopenia
Information on risk factors, testing and treatments for men suffering from osteoporosis.
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8741/
Database of commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis and paget's disease.
http://www.coreynahman.com/osteoporosis_pagets.html
Find out your risk and how to prevent this disease.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa080499.htm
Includes discussions on diagnosis, complications, treatments and newest osteoporosis drugs discussed.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/osteoporosis/
Provides clinical care and evaluation, clinical research activities, and educational programs, with a primary focus on osteoporosis and related disorders.
http://www.oregonosteoporosis.com
Easy to understand information for patients on osteoporosis.
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/osteoporosis.html
Information about osteoporosis. Part of Imaginis.com, a women's health website.
http://www.imaginis.com/osteoporosis/
About Osteoporosis, its prevention, detection and therapies.
http://www.aboutosteoporosis.com
Details about OEP and its program which focuses on natural programs that will prevent, halt, and reverse osteoporosis. Includes a newsletter, research, calendar of events and contact details.
http://www.betterbones.com
Gives a comprehensive analysis of how various nutrients affect this disorder.
http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-ost.html
Information about osteoporosis, including statistics, diagnosis, treatment, community center, news, tips and resources.
http://www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/op.html
Physician reviewed site offering Medical Professionals and women news and information on osteoporosis.
http://www.obgyn.net/osteo/osteo.asp
Links to resources for this disease.
http://www.medicalresources.org/osteo.html
Links and resources for this musculoskeletal disorders. Provides help to prevent from getting this disease and contact details.
http://www.elderestore.com/HLOsteoporosis.htm
Comprehensive osteoporosis treatment and prevention information for families and sufferers of this disorder.
http://www.fitbones.org/
Comprehensive information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.
http://orthopedics.about.com/hea...h/orthopedics/blosteoporosis.htm
An extensive look at what this is, the causes, diagnosis, supplements which may be helpful as well as estrogen replacement therapy. By Edward M. Staub, M.D.
http://www.cory.com/drstaub/osteoporosis.htm
Discusses treatment prevention, causes, symptoms and alternative treatment of osteoporosis.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=532
Information on how to catch the early signs, and learn how to prevent this bone disorder.
http://www.straight-talk-about-osteoporosis.com
Directory of treatment and prevention sites features topics such as calcium absorption and bone density, menopause and hormone replacement therapy and cures.
http://www.osteoporosis-and-womens-health.com
An article about Osteoporosis, its current evaluation and treatment.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/983292666.html
Information on risk-factors, prevention and treatment of osteporosis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.15.6
Learn about osteoporosis, what causes it, and some statistics.
http://mamashealth.com/osteoporosis.asp
Clinical trial listings for Osteoporosis. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials that match your needs.
http://www.veritasmedicine.com/osteoporosis/
In-depth review of causes, risk factors, prevention and full range of treatment options.
http://www.spine-health.com/topi.../cd/osteoporosis/osteopor02.html
An article about the diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis in older men.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/993855007.html
A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/osteoporosis.htm
Learn how to prevent and treat this disease. Features webcasts or transcripts and articles.
http://www.healthology.com/focus...asp?b=healthology&f=osteoporosis
Special interest in clinical research, osteoporosis care, and bone density testing. Includes links patient and healthcare information.
http://nmbonecare.com
Her recent diagnosis of osteoporosis caused Virginia Ramage Smith to do some serious investigations into the cause, treatment and prevention of this disease.
http://www.thebestisyet.net/cgi-...pando19/start.cgi/viewfrom16.htm
Resources and links by DrDonnica.com.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=125
Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health.
http://www.arhp.org/patienteduca...tools/calciumiq/index.cfm?ID=276
A consumer health site for Osteoporosis.
http://my.webmd.com/medical_info...centers/osteoporosis/default.htm
Seminar presentation intended for medical professionals discusses risk factors, bone density measurements and their interpretation, and the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy. [Available as Flash video or slides and text with optional audio.]
http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2664
Factual medical information about the condition, including its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
http://www.medbroadcast.com/cond..._info_details.asp?disease_id=188
Created by osteoporosis experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Leads visitors through a virtual clinic visit while providing information on testing, nutrition, exercise, and home safety.
http://www.toneyourbones.org/
Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/dexa.htm
Educational and informational resource.
http://www.osteoporosisflorida.org
News and information, including ask a physican.
http://www.osteoporosislifecenter.com
Practical advice to improve bone health.
http://www.bonehealthforlife.org.au
Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments.
http://health.yahoo.com/health/centers/strongbones/
Information on individualized nutrition and lifestyle consulting services.
http://www.susanbrownphd.com/
Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5516-1.asp
Initiative was established between to implement guidelines for management.
http://www.osteoporosisinscotland.org
Information on the prevention of osteoporosis and the prevention of falls. Includes a discussion board.
http://www.osteoporosis-info.com/
Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.
http://www.bonedensitytesting.com.au
Offers treatment options, information and clinical studies for osteoporosis.
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5219.html