Osteoporosis Articles A-Z
Osteoporosis medications include alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and hormone therapy. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses these and other osteoporosis medications in detail, including their possible side effects.
Osteoporosis prevention measures include getting enough calcium and not smoking. This eMedTV article offers several suggestions for preventing osteoporosis, and also provides a list of foods that are high in calcium.
As this eMedTV article explains, current osteoporosis research investigates the causes, risk factors, and treatments of osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of recent studies and also offers a look at future initiatives.
This portion of the eMedTV library provides several osteoporosis statistics. For example, osteoporosis can strike at any age, it is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, and it costs the country $14 billion annually.
Osteoporosis treatment methods include proper nutrition, exercise, and, in some cases, medication. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options in detail. This article also explains when certain medications might be used.
As this eMedTV article explains, many postmenopausal women are interested in phytoestrogens (plant compounds similar to estrogen) as an alternative to hormone therapy. However, research has shown mixed results on the effectiveness of phytoestrogens.
Precautions and Warnings With Calcitonin Salmon Injection
You should not use calcitonin salmon injection if you are allergic to any components of the medicine. This eMedTV article provides other precautions and warnings with calcitonin salmon injection and lists possible side effects of the medication.