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Forteo (teriparatide) is the only FDA-approved osteoporosis medication that builds bone.
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What is Osteopenia?
This condition happens when your body gets rid of more bone than it is creating. Also, women live longer, which means their bones age more, and the...
Read moreDEXA Scan (Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry) to Measure Bone Health
The machine measures the amount of X-rays that pass through the bone from each beam. The most widely used is a scan called dual energy X-ray absorp...
Read moreConfused About Calcium Supplements?
The more calcium you take at one time, the harder it is for your body to process it. Your body gets rid of extra calcium through your kidneys, and ...
Read moreWhat is a Bone Mineral Density Test?
A bone mineral density test, sometimes just called a bone density test, detects whether you have osteoporosis, a word that comes from Greek and lit...
Read moreBuilding Stronger Bones
Bone density is measured by a painless, low-radiation X-ray, which is translated into what Cosman describes as a 'sort of confusing number' called ...
Read moreWhat Happens When You Have a Hip Fracture?
Some people with hip fractures can still walk. If your doctor thinks you’ve got a broken hip, they’ll ask questions about any recent injuries or fa...
Read moreOsteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Once you know you have osteoporosis, you have many options for treating the condition and strengthening your bones to prevent fractures. Bisphospho...
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