The diagnosis and management of osteoporosis have been improved by the development of new quantitative methods of skeletal assessment and by the availability of an increasing number of therapeutic ...

Osteoporosis, which means "porous bone," is a condition that causes bones to gradually thin and weaken, increasing their risk of fractures. About 2 million fractures in the U.S. each year are due to ...

In a world where an aging population faces increasing health challenges, a silent epidemic is quietly eroding the quality of life for millions. Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five ...

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated. By Paula Span Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in ...

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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. MRI can help with viewing injuries, tumors, ...