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    Bone Loss





    Volunteers bequeath artificial joints to science 29 Jan 2006
    ...the joint surfaces. This debris can activate the local immune response and cause bone loss and loosening of the implant. On the ...
    - Belleville News-Democrat,

    Some dangerous drugs get by FDA 29 Jan 2006
    The side effects of the drugs covered in the magazine article vary, from depression to irreversible bone loss, kidney damage, increased blood pressure and ...
    - Sarasota Herald-Tribune,

    Health of our senior citizens 29 Jan 2006
    ...dairy. High calcium intake slows rate of bone loss and reduces risk of fractures. Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption. ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    `Grills' Catch On As Symbols Of Hip-Hop Culture 29 Jan 2006
    ...consumer adviser for the American Dental Association, says bacteria tends to get trapped under a grill, which can result in cavities, gum disease and bone loss ...
    - Hartford Courant,

    Vitamin D Signals To Prevent Bone Loss During Osteoporosis Jan 23, 2006
    The risk of bone fracture resulting from falls increases as we age due to bone loss and osteoporosis. Physicians have routinely ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Gideon Rodan, 71, Scientist Who Researched Bone Loss, Dies Jan 19, 2006
    ...researcher who studied the destruction and formation of bone cells in important work used to develop treatments for osteoporosis and bone loss, died Jan. ...
    - New York Times,

    Skin meds lead to bone loss? Jan 20, 2006
    MAB, suggested that "asthmatics are treated with inhaled steroids, which have minimal systemic absorption, and thus are not at increased risk for bone loss.". ...
    - myDNA.com,

    EvoGenix reports on success of bone loss project Jan 16, 2006
    ...company, EvoGenix Ltd (ASX: EGX), has released results on the successful scientific development of its product for the treatment of bone loss, called OVP (OPG ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Doctors May Neglect Bone Loss When Prescribing Steroids Jan 16, 2006
    16 - Community clinicians may ignore the risk of bone loss when they prescribe oral corticosteroids over the long haul for chronic skin diseases, according to ...
    - MedPage Today,

    Exercise weighs in to slow bone loss from osteoporosis Jan 15, 2006
    But, she says, it’s very important for women in the first five years following menopause, when bone loss accelerates because of falling levels of the female ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

    Lack of Vitamin B-12 leads to bone loss in aging women Jan 5, 2006
    A new study has found that older women with low levels of vitamin B-12 are more likely to experience rapid bone loss. The findings ...
    - Hindustan Times,

    Nobel says bone loss claims not supported Jan 4, 2006
    Swiss-Swedish dental implant maker Nobel Biocare rejected claims by two professors that one of its dental implants could lead to bone loss, saying on Thursday ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    (PZ) Nobel Biocare Holding AG Bone Loss Allegations Are Not ... Jan 4, 2006
    GOTHENBURG, Sweeden, Jan. 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nobel Biocare (Other OTC:NBCHF) formally requested papers and other data as public ...
    - Houston Chronicle,

    Cannabis-like compound prevents bone loss Jan 3, 2006
    Researchers from the Bone Laboratory of the Hebrew University found that endocannabinoids, which are produced mainly in the brain, are present also in the bone ...
    - United Press International

    Eat right and exercise to fight menopause blues Jan 25, 2006
    Estrogen deficiency appears to be the most important cause of this bone loss and other problems like increased risk of coronary artery disease. ...
    - Chandigarh Newsline,

    HealthFirst-Osteoporosis treatment Jan 26, 2006
    ...disease. As the numbers continue to grow, researchers are more determined to find effective ways to stop, even reverse bone loss. ...
    - ABC12.com,

    FDA Approves Inhalable Insulin Jan 27, 2006
    Some of these, such as a gel form of testosterone, have already won approval, and many more, including an inhaler to prevent bone loss in elderly people, are ...
    - Washington Post,

    Osteoporosis: Pathways to Prevention Jan 23, 2006
    Strategies to avoid severe bone loss include eating a well-balanced diet that contains adequate calcium and vitamin D, taking supplements if needed, exercising ...
    - Saturday Evening Post,

    Removing gaps depends on overall health Jan 22, 2006
    ...“Patients are unaware that bone loss in their jaw will often follow the loss of a tooth. When that happens, over time, bone loss ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    New Weapon In Battle Against Osteoporosis -- Active Substance ... Jan 3, 2006
    ...working in collaboration with scientists from Israel, the USA and Britain, have identified a previously unknown regulatory mechanism in the process of bone loss ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    'Bone juice' offers hope to osteoporosis sufferers Jan 21, 2006
    ..."The key finding was that over a two-year period, the rate of bone loss was reduced or actually stopped," he said. He said many ...
    - Ninemsn,

    No bones about it - exercise and diet are important to health Jan 25, 2006
    Dr. Catherine Taylor of West Roxbury Medical group talked about the different diagnostic tests and the proper use of bone loss medications. ...
    - West Roxbury & Roslindale Transcript,

    New treatments for rheumatoid arthritis Jan 14, 2006
    This inflammation, if left unchecked, can cause damage to the cartilage and bone loss, resulting in deformity, chronic pain, loss of function and, ultimately ...
    - Packet Online,

    Denosumab shows increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal ... Jan 21, 2006
    ...bone removal. In many bone loss conditions, RANK Ligand overwhelms the body's natural defense against bone destruction. Preclinical ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Struggling Back From War's Once-Deadly Wounds Jan 22, 2006
    ...surgery at Brooke, said, "The complexity of the injuries has been challenging - horrific blast injuries to extremities, with tremendous bone loss and joint ...
    - Free Internet Press,

    Vitamin D: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet Dec 29, 2005
    μg of active vitamin D and 1000 mg calcium per day in addition to corticosteroid therapy after a kidney transplant avoided rapid bone loss commonly associated ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Amgen's Fourth Quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased ... Jan 26, 2006
    ...driven by staff-related expenses and key clinical trials, including the large-scale Phase 3 trials for denosumab, Amgen's investigational therapy for bone loss ...
    - Biotech Intelligence (press release),

    Swiss shares higher midmorning on Tokyo, US gains, led by Nobel ... Jan 27, 2006
    ...no problem' with its dental implant, again refuting allegations made by two professors from Goetheborg University saying the product causes excessive bone loss ...
    - Forbes

    Researchers receive NASA funding Jan 19, 2006
    2006. Clemson University researchers are studying bone loss in astronauts to help improve means of treating osteoporosis. Clemson ...
    - Clemson Tiger News,

    Heart Association says soy has no significant effect on ... Jan 26, 2006
    ...breast, uterine or prostate cancer. Results were mixed on whether soy prevented postmenopausal bone loss. Based on its findings, the ...
    - North County Times,

    Grand opening planned for new home of arts groups Jan 26, 2006
    ...uterine or prostate cancer. Results were mixed on whether soy prevented postmenopausal bone loss. On the Net: www.americanheart. org.
    - Syracuse Post Standard,

    New insights into anti-osteoclastogenic action of vitamin D Jan 20, 2006
    By Journal of Clinical Investigation, The risk of bone fracture resulting from falls increases as we age due to bone loss and osteoporosis. ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Layton Dentist Terry Preece To Host Free Dental Care Day On ... Jan 26, 2006
    Sore, tender or bleeding gums may mean gingivitis or periodontitis (commonly called gum disease) both can result in bone loss, bad breath and other serious ...
    - Eworldwire (press release),

    Midlife fitness program offered Jan 17, 2006
    1. Special weekly training class designed for this age group to fight bone loss, weight gain, muscle loss and depression. 2. Lunch and Learn Seminars. ...
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch,

    Success Of Dental Implants Depends On Overall Health Jan 14, 2006
    ..."Patients are unaware that bone loss in their jaw will often follow the loss of a tooth. When that happens, over time, bone loss ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Is NASA Selling Its Soul? Jan 25, 2006
    ..."What we learn about bone loss mitigation and cardiovascular deconditioning, the development of remote monitoring and medical care, and water reclamation and ...
    - NewsFactor Network,

    ... Go to the Article Jan 4, 2006
    Osteoporosis is generally thought to be an “old woman’s disease,� but bone loss could be a significant problem for breast cancer patients at any age. ...
    - CancerWise

    CORRECTED-Swedish dentist joins Nobel Biocare implant critics Jan 3, 2006
    ...into a new dental implant made by Nobel Biocare, joining criticism of the product by two professors who have said it could be linked to unacceptable bone loss. ...
    - Reuters

    Preventing Osteoporosis - Building Strong Bones Dec 30, 2005
    ...bone mass. Bone loss is particularly a problem for women. After ... 14 billion. Preventing Osteoporosis Bone loss can't be avoided. The ...
    - WSOCtv.com,

    Healthbeat:Vibration Therapy Jan 5, 2006
    Bone loss is particularly a problem for women. After menopause, bone mass density decreases by as much as three percent a year. ... Bone loss can’t be avoided. ...
    - WHOI,

    Vitamin D “Inadequacy� Endangers Lives of Middle East Women Jan 18, 2006
    ...and hips – become brittle. Though it mainly affects post menopausal women, bone loss can begin as early as age 25. A woman will ...
    - ClickPress (press release),

    Genelabs' Prestara Headed For New Phase III Lupus Trial Jan 13, 2006
    ...associated with inflammation and organ damage, typically is treated with glucocortoids, which can produce side effects such as bone loss, infection and ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription),

    Pros and cons of eating uncooked vegetables Jan 23, 2006
    ...inflammatory markers. Fontana added that many in this group have osteoporosis or less severe bone loss called osteopenia. But with ...
    - PakTribune.com,

    The skinny on eating disorders Jan 18, 2006
    ...surpass just emotional problems and can lead to physical health problems such as heart palpitations, heart attack, anemia, osteoporosis, bone loss, yellow skin ...
    - The North Carolina State Technician,

    Gynecologic ills common in diabetics Jan 15, 2006
    ...bones are healthy. Weight-bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D supplementation can help offset bone loss. Smoking also increases ...
    - The Free Lance-Star,

    Heavy drinking damage penetrates bone deep Dec 30, 2005
    Bone loss is one of the less well-known effects of heavy drinking, but recent research has illuminated how alcohol takes a toll on the bones. ...
    - New Zealand Herald,

    Make Building Better Bones a priority Jan 8, 2006
    However, more and more women are developing it earlier, with as many as 16% of 20-somethings already suffering from early bone loss.�. ...
    - ClickPress (press release),

    Revolutionary fitness machine vibrates at Arab Health Jan 23, 2006
    While several treatment options are available, they focus on slowing down or stopping bone loss, rather than regenerating bone density. ...
    - AME Info,

    Weight-bearing exercise helps bone strength Jan 18, 2006
    Female athletes who do not take in enough calories to meet the de mands of a busy exercise schedule experience an energy deficit and are at risk for bone loss. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    Leading Minds in Bone Density Testing Gather in San Diego; Studies ... Jan 18, 2006
    ABOUT CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY: Osteoporosis or bone loss that can lead to fractures is a disease that affects 44 million Americans, causing 1.5 million fractures ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    New research looks at life after cancer Jan 12, 2006
    ..."We thought we would check and see if there was a bone loss caused by radiation and we didn’t really know what we would find," he said. ...
    - Anderson Independent Mail (subscription),

    Australian exercise expert recommends running and jumping to ... Jan 16, 2006
    ...is a particular risk for women because their skeletons aren't as large or dense as male skeletons, and they experience accelerated bone loss after menopause ...
    - Newstarget.com,

    Lack of physical activity carries high cost to health Jan 22, 2006
    Overloading muscles through strength training rebuilds muscle, prevents bone loss, and can even add 1percent in bone mineral density over a year. ...
    - Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),

    Health Options Jan 15, 2006
    Excessive bone loss and bone fractures are likely to develop in both men and women who live into their 80s and 90s if they don't take steps to avoid it ...
    - Honolulu Star-Bulletin,

    Soy-based foods' health claims questioned Jan 22, 2006
    ...isoflavones don't help prevent breast, uterine or prostate cancer. Results were mixed on whether soy prevented post-menopausal bone loss.
    - London Free Press,

    Heart group finds few health benefits from soy Jan 23, 2006
    Soy and isoflavone also didn't seem to reduce symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. Its ability to slow postmenopausal bone loss showed mixed results. ...
    - CBC Calgary,

    Heart Association Ardor Cools for Soy Protein Jan 24, 2006
    ...during menopause. Soy may slow postmenopausal bone loss, but the AHA review found only mixed results to back that claim. There was ...
    - CNN

    AHA: Soy Offers few Benefits Jan 22, 2006
    It agreed soy may still prove a healthy alternative to high-fat foods, but disagreed on its ability to slow postmenopausal bone loss. ...
    - Ivanhoe,

    Soy has little effect on cholesterol, Heart Association says Jan 23, 2006
    ...breast, uterine or prostate cancer. Results were mixed on whether soy prevented postmenopausal bone loss. Nutrition experts say soy ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Soy health benefits in question after AHA review of studies Jan 23, 2006
    ...isoflavones have not been shown to lessen vasomotor symptoms of menopause, and results are mixed with regard to soy's ability to slow postmenopausal bone loss. ...
    - Stop Soybean Rust News,

    AHA rejects health claim for soy products Jan 23, 2006
    Even the effect of soy products on postmenopausal bone loss remains uncertain, according to the AP, citing the committee's findings. ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Experts: Soy No Big Fix for High Cholesterol Jan 23, 2006
    ...reported Sunday. The jury is still out on whether soy can help slow postmenopausal bone loss, the AHA experts said. The findings ...
    - HealthCentral.com

    Soy Sucks For Your Health, Eat Beef Instead Jan 24, 2006
    ...uterine and prostate cancer. It was also unclear whether soy actually helps with postmenopausal bone loss. Yikes! Have we really ...
    - The Common Voice,

    Soy No Longer Seen as the Heart-Healthy Food It was Once Believed ... Jan 24, 2006
    ...breast cancer. The panel found mixed results regarding the benefits of soy in preventing postmenopausal bone loss. The committee ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Soy has little impact on cholesterol, finds new review Jan 24, 2006
    ...isoflavones did not lessen symptoms such as hot flashes due to menopause and results were mixed with regard to soy's ability to slow postmenopausal bone loss. ...
    - NutraIngredients-usa.com,

    ABC 7 Medical: Study Rejects Soy's Health Benefits Jan 23, 2006
    THE HEART ASSOCIATION ALSO FOUND SOY DID NOT LESSEN MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS SUCH AS HOT FLASHES. AND THE RESULTS WERE MIXED AS TO WHETHER SOY PREVENTS BONE LOSS. ...
    - WJLA,

    Nobel Biocare shares slide as implant concerns weigh Jan 4, 2006
    ...when Reuters reported that the Swedish medical authorities were investigating the NobelDirect implant due to concerns it could lead to bone loss in the jaw. ...
    - Reuters

    Genelabs plots Prestara path with FDA Jan 13, 2006
    Lupus patients are often treated with glucocorticoids, or steroids that slow the immune system's inflammatory responses and often contribute to bone loss. ...
    - BusinessWeek

    Health in your 50s and 60s Jan 7, 2006
    Although genetic factors play an important role, it is possible to increase peak bone mass and reduce bone loss with lifestyle changes. ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Science of Sport: Are the Atkins, Zone, and South Beach Diets ... Jan 4, 2006
    ...high protein diet over 6 weeks has been shown to significantly decrease estimated calcium balance and may increase the risk for bone loss and stress fracture ...
    - RunnersWeb,

    Chewing tobacco no safer than smoking cigarettes Jan 23, 2006
    ...tobacco. Abrasion of teeth, bone loss around the teeth, gum recession and black hairy tongue are effects of smokeless tobacco use. ...
    - Flint Journal,

    Menopause And Hormone Replacement Jan 20, 2006
    Other symptoms that may be associated with menopause include: vaginal thinning and dryness, bone loss, urinary incontinence, weight gain, problems with memory ...
    - WSOCtv.com,

    Osteoporosis - Something Important You Should Know Dec 28, 2005
    You may not be getting all the details when it comes to fighting bone loss. Seems nature has some little friends that can help out. Osteoporosis. ...
    - Vallejo News,

    Osteoporosis - Something Import You Should Know Dec 28, 2005
    Something important about fighting bone loss you have never heard. Seems mother nature has some little friends to help out. Osteoporosis. ...
    - GrantsPassNews.com,

    NEW FDA Accepted Methods May Help with Severe Gum Disease Jan 6, 2006
    ...of bone around the teeth. These pockets are filled with infection, which in turn generates more bone loss. This kind of tray looks ...
    - Pasadena Independent,

    Study: Soy not as healthy as thought Jan 23, 2006
    ...breast, uterine or prostate cancer. Results were mixed on whether soy prevented postmenopausal bone loss. It concluded soy-containing ...
    - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

    McWane seeks ride with NASA Jan 13, 2006
    One objective is to simulate the effects of near-weightlessness on bone repair processes. Bone loss is a common malady during long stays in space. ...
    - AL.com,

    Man Volunteers For Months Of Bed Rest Jan 11, 2006
    Cleveland clinic researchers hope this study will increase understanding of bone loss and muscle atrophy. ... Bone loss is a major problem for astronauts. ...
    - abc7news.com,

    Nobel Biocare says still not seen evidence to support bone loss ... Jan 4, 2006
    ...data received from Gothenburg University do not contain scientifically or statistically relevant evidence to support allegations of bone loss directed against ...
    - Forbes

    Study shows how alcohol damages bones Dec 27, 2005
    Bone loss is an often-overlooked consequence of heavy drinking, but recent research has illuminated how alcohol takes a toll on the bones, according to a new ...
    - L'express.mu,

    Women’s Health : Resolutions for improved health in 2006 Jan 16, 2006
    Be aware that certain foods and medications such as soda drinking and nicotine can contribute to bone loss, primarily because many soda drinkers and smokers ...
    - Vanguard,

    FDA OKs First IV Osteoporosis Drug Jan 13, 2006
    Biphosphonates have been shown to slow bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce the risk of bone fractures, including in the spine. ...
    - WebMD

    Fighting Effects Of Weightlessness Jan 20, 2006
    The results researchers find about counteracting muscle and bone loss in weightlessness may be applicable to patients suffering from osteoporosis and wasting ...
    - WNBC,

    Target of vitamin D benefit for osteoporosis identified. Jan 20, 2006
    20/01/2006 - Researchers in Japan have identified the target for vitamin D, giving a new insight into how the vitamin helps reduce bone loss and osteoporosis. ...
    - NutraIngredients.com,

    Pregnancy May Weaken Teens’ Bones: Study Jan 1, 2006
    ..."Further research is needed," she continued, "to determine if higher amounts of calcium than currently recommended can minimize maternal bone loss in this age ...
    - PakTribune.com,

    Market reacts to health scare at Nobel Biocare Jan 4, 2006
    Analysts say the market is beginning to react to claims ? which the company denies ? that a particular brand of implant could lead to bone loss in the jaw. ...
    - NZZ Online,

    UC doctors study osteoporosis drug therapy Jan 5, 2006
    Osteopenia refers to mild bone loss that doesn't meet the criteria of osteoporosis. ... "Bone loss in women can begin as early as age 25," Watts said. ...
    - Cincinnati Business Courier,

    Israeli doctors implant internal defibrillator in 10-month-old ... Jan 3, 2006
    ...thus assigned, for the first time, a physiological function to CB2 in preserving bone density and showed that it stimulates bone building and reduces bone loss ...
    - Israel 21C,

    Osteoporosis - Something Important You Should Know Dec 28, 2005
    The goal now is to maintain the bone mass you developed in youth and minimize bone loss associated with aging. This is especially ...
    - Benicia News,

    Medical firm aims for non-drug device breakthrough Jan 10, 2006
    WATERFORD-based medical devices company is aiming for a big breakthrough with a non-drug device it owns that it says treats osteoporosis and reverses bone loss ...
    - Unison.ie,

    Napoleón Ortigoza Jan 21, 2006
    ...researcher who studied the destruction and formation of bone cells in important work used to develop treatments for osteoporosis and bone loss, died of cancer ...
    - Charlotte Observer,

    Loyola to study for first time IV medication for osteopenia and ... Jan 10, 2006
    Patients with IBD are prone to bone loss because they have difficulty absorbing important nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. These patients are frequently ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    TREATMENT FOR PERNICIOUS ANEMIA IS LIFELONG Jan 9, 2006
    In bone, it has an estrogenlike effect. It stops bone loss. It gives you a double benefit -- protection against breast cancer and protection against bone loss. ...
    - Charlotte Sun-Herald,

    Healthy Aging: The 50s -- Time for Your Annual Checkup! Dec 29, 2005
    ..."If they show a little osteopenia (bone loss), you might check it ... Men typically don't have to start worrying about bone loss until they reach 70, Wilson said. ...
    - Forbes

    Hercules Provides $8.0M Financing to Acceleron Pharma, a Leading ... Jan 5, 2006
    ...are excited to partner with them as they prepare to initiate a Phase I clinical study in Q1 of this year, with their lead product candidate targeting bone loss ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Myth: Eating turkey makes you sleepy 23 Nov 2005
    Essential fats might prevent bone loss (July 12, 2005) -- A recent study suggests maintaining a proper balance of dietary fats might prevent much of the bone ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Standard of care for lupus is challenged 23 Nov 2005
    New treatment for certain bone loss (July 20, 2005) -- A drug used to treat osteoporosis can also prevent bone loss that occurs after liver transplants ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Check your breath, Dear 23 Nov 2005
    One stage more serious than ‘gingivitis’ is ‘periodontitis’ leading to bone loss and decreased support to the tooth resulting in wobbly teeth and ...
    - Vashi2Panvel.Com,

    Infertile men at higher risk 23 Nov 2005
    Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease, according to research at the Case Western Reserve ...
    - Ottawa Sun,

    Prevent bone loss and periodontal disease Nov 18, 2005
    By Case Western Reserve University , Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease, according to ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Anne Adams column: Lifting weights helps prevent bone loss Nov 16, 2005
    My doctor told me that it would be a good idea for me to start strength training in order to help prevent bone loss and that I should consult a fitness ...
    - Sheboygan Press,

    Zometa® Reduces and Recovers Bone Loss from Androgen Deprivation ... Nov 14, 2005
    A multicenter US randomized double-blind study has demonstrated that Zometa® (zoledronic acid) reduces bone loss and recovers bone loss associated with ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Zometa® Reduces Bone Loss from Androgen Deprivation Therapy for ... Nov 8, 2005
    Zometa® (zoledronic acid) reduces bone loss and promotes bone recovery among prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy, according to ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Cleveland Clinic, NASA Look At Treatment For Bone Loss Oct 31, 2005
    The hospital has teamed up with NASA to help stop bone loss during space travel. ... Researchers are already learning that exercising helps prevent bone loss. ...
    - NewsNet5.com,

    Onions may decrease bone loss, study Nov 4, 2005
    ...in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, have identified a compound in the popular vegetable that appears to decrease bone loss in laboratory studies ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Drugs that prevent bone loss also ward off periodontal disease Nov 22, 2005
    Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease, according to a graduate of the Case Western ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Drug Ends Joint Loss in Osteoarthritis Nov 16, 2005
    ...breakdown of bone. The researchers say that it may stave off bone loss in the bone located beneath the cartilage in the knee. As a ...
    - WebMD

    Olive polyphenol to enter bone health market Nov 22, 2005
    While calcium is a building block required in the formation of bone throughout life, olive polyphenols appear to reduce inflammation-mediated bone loss, one of ...
    - NutraIngredients.com,

    AMWA: Elderly people need more vitamin D for bonealth Nov 22, 2005
    Suboptimal levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced calcium absorption, bone loss and an increased risk for osteoporosis – a condition characterized ...
    - Food Consumer,

    BioMimetic Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of GEM 21S(R) ... Nov 21, 2005
    ..."GEM 21S is an innovative new treatment and an important therapeutic advancement for patients who suffer from severe bone loss associated with periodontal ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Androgen Deprivation Before and During Radiation Improves Outcomes ... Nov 22, 2005
    Since androgen deprivation therapy is associated with side effects such as bone loss, hot flashes, reduction in sexual interest, enlargement of breasts, and ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Alternatives to HRT Nov 20, 2005
    ..."We recommend that women who are only taking it for symptom control (rather than to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis) should have a trial off the treatment ...
    - The Herald,

    Contraceptive Dangers Nov 19, 2005
    That advisory, the Vancouver Sun noted, came seven months after the FDA in the United States warned of possible irreversible bone loss in women who use Depo ...
    - Zenit News Agency,

    Menopause Society Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer ... Nov 17, 2005
    Oral hormone therapy with 17?-estradiol and 17?-estradiol in combination with norethindrone acetate in the prevention of bone loss in early postmenopausal women ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    High-dose Risedronate (Actonel) Appears to Delay Joint Destruction ... Nov 18, 2005
    They were followed for a 2 years. Results show that risedronate 15 mg/day or 50 mg once/week halted and even reversed torbicular bone loss. ...
    - DG News

    NASA and the Business of Space Nov 18, 2005
    What we learn about bone loss mitigation and cardiovascular deconditioning, the development of remote monitoring and medical care, and water reclamation and ...
    - Space Ref

    Osteoporosis Drug May Delay Joint Destruction in Knee OA Nov 13, 2005
    ...in patients with progressive joint space narrowing, high doses of risedronate (15 mg/day or 50 mg once/week) halted and even reversed trabecular bone loss. ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Sticks and stones may break our bones, but here's what spares them ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...local inflammation recruit the cells. The cytokine TNF-_ is a key player in bone loss associated with inflammation. TNF-_ exerts its ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Two-Year Trial Results of Amgen Investigational Therapy for Bone ... Nov 13, 2005
    Denosumab is currently being studied for its potential in a broadrange of bone loss conditions including osteoporosis,treatment-induced bone loss, bone ...
    - Finanzen.net,

    Lifestyle changes could prevent osteoporosis Nov 19, 2005
    Known as the "silent thief" because bone loss occurs without any symptoms, the disease is brought on by factors including, aging, family history, longterm use ...
    - York Region Era Banner,

    New coverage plans confound many seniors Nov 20, 2005
    She takes four prescriptions for bone loss and high blood pressure. Knowing what's in your medicine cabinet is essential, she said. ...
    - Jackson Clarion Ledger,

    HEALTH NEWS: Remember these 10 Steps to Save Your Memory Nov 18, 2005
    ...aging. Strength training also can slow bone loss, cut your risk of injury and make you feel more energetic. * Stretching. Stretching ...
    - Hellenic News of America

    New technology to help children with cerebral palsy Nov 21, 2005
    The center will study the bone loss in wheelchair users and develop a technology that applies mechanical forces on their long bones to help prevent osteoporosis ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Wellness Checklist Nov 15, 2005
    Calcium and vitamin D help fight bone loss, but if a bone-density scan finds that you have low bone mass, your doctor can put you on protective therapy early ...
    - 50 Connect,

    Weights vs. weight Nov 15, 2005
    Resistance training prevents bone loss and improves posture, which is especially important for post-menopausal women, Ms. Truxal said. ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    For your health Nov 2, 2005
    Open to the public. Cost, $5. Available to men and women 30 years of age and older. The test is not appropriate for those already diagnosed with bone loss. ...
    - Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle,

    Business briefs Nov 16, 2005
    ...bone removal. In many bone loss conditions, the protein overwhelms the body's natural defense against bone destruction. The trial ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription),

    Kto keep ‘em strong Oct 29, 2005
    ...likely to fracture. As we grow older, bone loss is inevitable, particularly in women who have undergone menopause. However, if we ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Boost Vitamin D Intake For Bone Health Nov 10, 2005
    In Iceland, researchers concluded that vitamin D was necessary for preventing bone loss. The study analyzed levels of parathyroid ...
    - Mia Magazine,

    Pregnancy may weaken teens’ bones: Study Nov 14, 2005
    ..."Further research is needed," she continued, "to determine if higher amounts of calcium than currently recommended can minimize maternal bone loss in this age ...
    - PakTribune.com,

    Amgen's Denosumab Outperforms Fosamax In Trials Nov 15, 2005
    ...and $88 target price on Amgen (nasdaq: AMGN - news - people ), citing positive two-year data for the biotechnology company's bone-loss treatment Denosumab. ...
    - Forbes

    Shake into shape Nov 13, 2005
    ...massage tool. It's even been shown to not only stop bone loss in those with osteoporosis, but help rebuild bone mass. Certain individuals ...
    - Munster Times,

    Health Notes Nov 8, 2005
    DNA tests can tell you a limited amount of information such as if you're at heightened risk for bone loss, diabetes or heart disease. ...
    - Savannah Morning News,

    As men age, fitness needs change Nov 10, 2005
    Although men generally don't experience as much bone loss as women as they age, they can still suffer debilitating fractures and should strive to maintain good ...
    - Bradenton Herald,

    Is there a male menopause? Nov 15, 2005
    ...menopause.". "Men do experience some of the same symptoms, such as low energy, fatigue, depression and bone loss," said Coleman. ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    How to maximize meals with needed nutrients Nov 15, 2005
    DON'T FORGET DAIRY: Calcium and vitamin D are important to help delay age-related bone loss and prevent fractures due to osteoporosis (for women and men). ...
    - Newsday,

    Study warns NASA of sex issues on longer missions Nov 17, 2005
    In addition to discussing the effects of radiation and bone loss in outer space, the report recommended that NASA research sexuality issues. ...
    - UNLV Rebel Yell,

    Is caffeine your friend or a foe? Nov 9, 2005
    Another issue is osteoporosis. "Caffeine increases calcium excretion and could conceivably contribute to bone loss and osteoporosis," says Jacobson. ...
    - NorthJersey.com,

    Post-menopause physical changes Nov 13, 2005
    Bone loss accelerates in the first few years after menopause, becoming more fragile. Declining estrogen levels might be to blame. ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    Canada, Utah tout life science partnership Nov 7, 2005
    And Jensen, now a private investor, believes the drug's ability to halt - and in some cases even reverse - bone loss in osteoporosis sufferers will make Preos ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune,

    Clodronate Shows Protective Skeletal Effect in Primary Breast ... Oct 31, 2005
    ..."Treatments for breast cancer -- including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and radiation -- have been associated with bone loss and an increased risk ...
    - DG News

    Vitamin D Intake Vital for Bone Health Nov 8, 2005
    Calcium is important for reducing osteoporosis-linked bone loss in older people, and vitamin D -- which the body makes naturally through exposure to sunlight ...
    - Forbes

    Menopause raises risk of Osteoporosis Nov 5, 2005
    Some treatments and lifestyle changes can help fight bone loss. Hormone therapy can decrease the speed of the disease, and certain ...
    - NewsOK.com (subscription),

    Soy-based foods help older women keep bones intact Nov 1, 2005
    ...menopause. Might eating soy-based foods offer an alternative for preventing the broken bones that often follow post-menopausal bone loss? ...
    - Pioneer Press,

    Man Stays In Bed For Weeks In Name Of Science Nov 1, 2005
    Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are studying bone loss and muscle atrophy that may someday help astronauts on long-duration missions. ...
    - News4Jax.com,

    BRITTLE BONES IS BIG BUSINESS Nov 3, 2005
    In addition, the market is still in need of more drugs that not only slow the rate of bone loss but also assist in building bones. ...
    - PR Leap (press release),

    Treatments Available To Slow Down, Prevent Osteoporosis Nov 9, 2005
    ...you develop by age 30. This is the age when bone loss becomes more than bone building," Kamel said. For more details about osteoporosis ...
    - Kansas City Channel.com,

    US warns sellers of "alternative" hormone treatments Nov 10, 2005
    Among the unproven claims cited in the warning letters, the FDA said, are that the therapies can reverse osteoporosis-related bone loss and increase bone ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    BOH offers flu and pneumonia clinics Nov 10, 2005
    ...tests for osteoporosis are specialized tests that can detect this silent bone destroyer before a fracture occurs and help determine your rate of bone loss. ...
    - Wakefield Observer,

    Beyond calcium: Nutrients worth boning up on Nov 2, 2005
    ...the disease. The silent and insidious bone loss that may lead to osteoporosis can happen well before you hit your 50s. There's no ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    Osteoporosis isn't just a problem that plagues women Oct 31, 2005
    ...osteoporotic levels later. Additionally, unlike women who also undergo rapid bone loss after menopause, men don't. Approximately 50 ...
    - Channel News Asia,

    Study Puts Volunteer In Bed For 12 Weeks To Reveal Astronaut ... Nov 2, 2005
    Cleveland, OH (AHN) - Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic, in collaboration with NASA, are conducting sleep experiments to study bone loss and muscle atrophy ...
    - All Headline News

    Top Worldwide Oct 24, 2005
    ...rather than in 2018 as Merck planned. Fosamax is the world's best-selling treatment for bone loss. Merck today lowered its 2005 sales ...
    - Bloomberg

    Consider the options when replacing missing tooth Oct 24, 2005
    The titanium implant will continue to stimulate the bone and therefore will prevent the bone loss that is associated with tooth loss. ...
    - Flint Journal,

    Nine minority physiology grad students each get $18,000 Porter ... Oct 27, 2005
    This work may provide new targets of Inhibin action to increase bone mass and prevent the bone loss associated with aging and menopause. ...
    - EurekAlert (press release),

    FDA Warns Companies on Unapproved Drugs Nov 10, 2005
    ...a statement. Some of the products claim to treat cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis-related bone loss, the FDA said. Those claims ...
    - Washington Post,

    Health benefits of potassium are gaining recognition - and respect Nov 1, 2005
    ...potassium chloride alone, which appears to offer protection only against salt sensitivity and high blood pressure, but not against kidney stones or bone loss. ...
    - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

    Basic Fitness Facts Nov 2, 2005
    ...year. *Bone loss in men begins around age 25 and declines about 3 percent per decade. This bone loss leads to fractures in old age. ...
    - New Man Magazine,

    Easy does it after long bed-rest test Nov 1, 2005
    ...time in 12 weeks. Snitzky was paid to stay in bed for a study of bone loss and muscle atrophy during space travel. He read 29 books ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    SPOTLIGHT Christy Earp : Free clinic priceless, dental assistant ... Nov 13, 2005
    This gum disease can lead to bone loss and cause people to lose their teeth. The infection can also lead to colds, fatigue and depression. ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Abgenix Announces Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results Oct 25, 2005
    ...included a milestone payment from Amgen for advancement of denosumab (AMG-162), a XenoMouse(R)-derived antibody, into pivotal clinical trials for bone loss. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    FDA Allows Only Qualified Health Claims for Lycopene Nov 14, 2005
    ...and heart disease/heart attacks, saw palmetto and benign prostatic hyperplasia, glucosamine-chondroitin and osteoarthritis, and calcium and bone loss--as well ...
    - Natural Products Industry Insider,

    Pipeline Insight: Osteoporosis - The Science of Compliance Oct 24, 2005
    Despite the availability of a number of drugs capable of reducing fracture risk by over 50%, the use of drugs to prevent bone loss remains inadequate. ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Got Potassium? Check the Label Oct 31, 2005
    ...chloride fortification alone, which only appears to offer protection against salt sensitivity and high blood pressure, not against kidney stones or bone loss. ...
    - Washington Post,

    Abgenix Loses Less Than Expected Oct 25, 2005
    ...commentary - research - Cramer's Take) paid the company revenue and a milestone payment for the generic drug denosumab, a bone-loss treatment developed using ...
    - TheStreet.com

    Indiana Researchers Announce Kidney Stone Breakthrough Nov 10, 2005
    ...we know that a patient who forms a kidney stone has a unique disease that may include hypertension, a reduction in kidney function and, for some, bone loss. ...
    - Inside INdiana Business (press release),

    These six foods will help set you on path to health Nov 1, 2005
    Soybeans also have a hormonal effect on the body, which helps with menopausal symptoms, slows bone loss and raises HDL levels good cholesterol. ...
    - Stockton Record,

    Sales of human-growth hormones widespread, study finds Oct 25, 2005
    Several studies have shown that by taking the hormone, older people, mostly men, can increase muscle mass, reduce body fat and limit bone loss, but the effects ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

    New Delhi Dental Office makes Dental implant treatment affordable Nov 14, 2005
    Since the dental implant integrates into the structure of the bone, it prevents the bone loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and dentures. ...
    - PressZoom (press release),

    Put to the testosterone Nov 10, 2005
    Others who doctors feel could clearly benefit are older men with low levels of testosterone and who have symptoms, such as bone loss, that might be eased with ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

    No limitations at Bone Run Oct 31, 2005
    ...skeleton. People who start having that bone loss in their skeleton, they're the ones that are going to be prone to fractures.". For ...
    - Bridgeton News,

    'Got Milk?' ad strikes out with Major League Baseball Oct 25, 2005
    ...montage of X-rays - a hand, a tibia, a pelvic bone and more - with a message to think of milk as a source of calcium to help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis ...
    - Record-Searchlight (subscription),

    Integrated Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Shipping of its Unique ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...number of scientific studies confirm the important role of calcium in human metabolism, especially in the prevention of age-related bone loss, osteoporosis and ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Reader's osteoporosis defies treatment Oct 24, 2005
    I have been active all of my life, a former jogger and tennis player. Now I try to bike and walk all I can, yet the second density test showed more bone loss. ...
    - Monterey County Herald,

    I have irritable bowel syndrome, and feel tired most of the time Nov 7, 2005
    ...bone density is low because of a hormone problem — check with your GP how low and that you are receiving the medication to halt and reverse this bone loss. ...
    - Times Online,

    Man in Resting Study Finally Walks Again Nov 1, 2005
    The Cleveland Clinic researchers conducting the study of bone loss and muscle atrophy hope his work will someday help astronauts. ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle,

    Promising news in therapies to survive prostate cancer Nov 6, 2005
    The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommended Zometa for prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy because these patients suffer bone loss as a ...
    - St. Petersburg Times,

    Vitamins by the letter Oct 24, 2005
    Vitamin D is good for maintaining bone density. When combined with calcium, vitamin D helps prevent bone loss and improve bone density. ...
    - Durham region news,

    Lenore Greenstein: Even more reasons for a healthy lifestyle Oct 31, 2005
    Fruit, vegetables and bone loss — Eating fruits and vegetables and other foods containing potassium and magnesium helps protect your bones, according to the ...
    - Naples Daily News (subscription),

    Annual Aging Awareness Conference draws large crowd Marks second ... Nov 7, 2005
    Requested presentations may include: bone density and bone loss, depression in the elderly, safety issues, community resources, cancer prevention ...
    - Daily Clay County Advocate-Press,

    Tips on how to add extra calcium to diet Oct 23, 2005
    Guidelines for Americans recommend individuals eat and drink more low-fat calcium-rich foods, to foster bone development and prevent age-associated bone loss. ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),

    Camilla to See if the Royal Act Plays in the US Oct 27, 2005
    ...environment. Now Camilla is joining him in those efforts, and also devotes time to her work combating the bone-loss disease osteoporosis. ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Soy cuts cholesterol like prescription drug: up to 8% Nov 6, 2005
    Soy also has been shown to decrease blood clotting, raise levels of good cholesterol and slow bone loss in post-menopausal women.
    - Chicago Sun-Times,

    Helping older women keep bones intact 02 Oct 2005
    ...menopause. Might eating soy-based foods offer an alternative for preventing the broken bones that often follow post-menopausal bone loss? ...
    - Nashua Telegraph

    Facial bone loss contributes to ageing Sep 27, 2005
    You can blame the bones in the face, not just gravity, for those wrinkles, jowls, and the general drooping appearance that comes with age. ...
    - The Age (subscription)

    Facial bone loss contributes to looking older Sep 27, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You can blame the bones in the face, not just gravity, for those wrinkles, jowls, and the general drooping appearance that comes ...
    - ABC News

    Facial bone loss contributes to looking older Sep 27, 2005
    By Megan Rauscher. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You can blame the bones in the face, not just gravity, for those wrinkles, jowls, and ...
    - Reuters.uk

    Weights fight bone loss It's important to work up slowly to ideal ... Sep 26, 2005
    Q: How do you know if you are doing enough to prevent bone loss and stay healthy? I'm in my late 40s with a safe BMI (22.3). I do ...
    - Denver Post

    Vitamin D may not protect black women from bone loss Sep 20, 2005
    ...lower levels of vitamin D than white women, presumably because they absorb less from the sun through the skin, might vitamin D supplements slow their bone loss ...
    - Pioneer Press

    Type 1 diabetes link to bone loss Sep 20, 2005
    ...by Jill Stein. ALMOST half of adults with type 1 diabetes have low bone mineral density, according to a study reported at the European ...
    - AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)

    Thirteen Unlucky for Krysa in 2-0 T-Bone Loss Sep 3, 2005
    Jonathan Krysa pitched a masterpiece for the T-Bones, striking out a career-best thirteen, but once again the Kansas City T-Bones couldn't get any runs for ...
    - OurSports Central (press release)

    Osteoperosis Increasing in Men Sep 30, 2005
    ...“A large glass a day of fortified milk may provide a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to slow or stop the age-related bone loss in men,� says Robin ...
    - FOX News

    Facial bone loss contributes to looking older Sep 27, 2005
    By Megan Rauscher 15 minutes ago. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You can blame the bones in the face, not just gravity, for those wrinkles ...
    - Leading The Charge

    Women with postmenopausal osteoporosis prefer new once monthly to ... Oct 1, 2005
    This imbalance can be easily measured by simple blood or urine tests. After years of bone loss, bones become brittle and more likely to break. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Bones to Blame for Aging Face Sep 26, 2005
    Researchers say shrinking facial bones play a major role in facial aging and that women experience this type of facial bone loss at a younger age than men. ...
    - Forbes

    Osteoporosis – does bone density equal bone strength? Sep 30, 2005
    The most important argument against this theory is that bone loss starts in the early 30s when oestrogen is at its highest levels, and hormone levels are not ...
    - The South African Journal of Natural Medicine (subscription)

    Milk Helps Keep Men's Bones Strong Sep 26, 2005
    ..."A large glass a day of fortified milk may provide a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to slow or stop the age-related bone loss in men," says Robin Daly ...
    - WebMD

    New methods to regenerate cartilage and bone by delivering genes ... Sep 29, 2005
    This method of gene delivery could provide significant healthcare benefits as trauma, degenerative disease and bone loss with old age all lead to patients ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    CJE offering free bone density screenings and seminar on ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...s Health, this program will discuss risk factors, the importance of diet and exercise, the effects of smoking and alcohol use on bone loss, the relationship ...
    - Jewish United Fund

    Fruits, veggies help build bones in boys Sep 29, 2005
    ...to containing calcium, Vatanparast noted, fruit and vegetables are rich in minerals required to control levels of acid in the body and thus prevent bone loss. ...
    - Independent Online

    A case for boning up Sep 19, 2005
    They fare better because they do not undergo the rapid bone loss associated with menopause. Although there is no cure for osteoporosis ...
    - New Straits Times

    Understanding bone spavin Sep 26, 2005
    ...develop more destructive changes within the joints, with loss of cartilage resulting in joint space narrowing, with or without areas of adjacent bone loss. ...
    - Horse & Hound Online

    Lethal amphibian fungus Sep 20, 2005
    But that particular combination has not yet proven effective in preventing bone loss - perhaps because it cannot provide sufficient loads. ...
    - Independent-Bangladesh

    Innovative Dental Technique May “Lift� Your Spirits Sep 28, 2005
    ...“Rapid bone loss after upper teeth are removed and continued bone loss from the pressure of removable bridges can limit the amount of bone available for the ...
    - ClickPress (press release)

    Warning for bisphosphonates users Sep 28, 2005
    ...and zoledronate (Zometa(R)). Bisphosphonates help strengthen bone and prevent fractures in the hip, spine and other skeletal regions by inhibiting bone loss. ...
    - myDNA.com

    Critical Information for Patients About Possible Side Effect of ... Sep 28, 2005
    Bisphosphonates help strengthen bone and prevent fractures in the hip, spine and other skeletal regions by inhibiting bone loss. ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Silently brittle Sep 17, 2005
    ...hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease� because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not ...
    - Malaysia Star

    UPDATE 1-Schering says wins US approval for Angeliq Sep 29, 2005
    Angeliq, a low-dose drug used to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent bone loss was dragged into controversy when US regulators said in 2002 that they could ...
    - Reuters

    Health and support Sep 22, 2005
    The screening is available to men and women 30 years of age or older. This screening is not appropriate for those already diagnosed with bone loss. ...
    - Danvers Herald

    Israeli researchers find connection between brain and bone density Sep 26, 2005
    In humans and other vertebrates, one-tenth of the bone tissue is involved in an 'exchange' process of continuous bone loss and generation. ...
    - Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (press release)

    Good Vibrations Help Tone Muscle, Melt Fat Sep 30, 2005
    ...platform and hold a vibrating handle. The result is muscle strength, flexibility and bone loss prevention. By holding poses for up ...
    - NBC5i.com

    Senior Citizens Now Fastest Growing Group to Develop Epilepsy Sep 28, 2005
    ...dose accurately, they can interact with other drugs often taken by the group, and they can have side effects such as heart toxicity, weight gain, and bone loss ...
    - SeniorJournal.com

    Soy May Help Post-Menopausal Bones Sep 13, 2005
    Soy protected against bone loss but did not appear to strengthen weak bones, says researcher Xiao-Ou Shu, MD, PhD, MPH, professor of medicine at Nashville's ...
    - FOX News

    Daylight savings changes may help extend the life and health of ... Sep 26, 2005
    Louis, MO. "Numerous studies indicate that vitamin D and calcium deficiencies result in bone loss and increased inflammation. Inflammation ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Cathepsin K Blocker Promising for Osteoporosis Sep 26, 2005
    ...class of drugs with similar potency as earlier drugs but with a faster onset could prove particularly effective in situations where acute bone loss occurs or ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Headlines, briefings of local dailies issued Wednesday, September ... Sep 28, 2005
    Saudi 'jumps' line for a liver -- 'Bone loss' Key to aging of face Al-Anbaa ===== Sabah Al-Ahmed submitted a millennium summit report to HH The Amir -- Al ...
    - Kuwait News Agency

    Dental care vital to pets Sep 26, 2005
    ...professional cleaning. The longer you postpone, the gingivitis will eventually lead to bone loss, which is non-reversible. Many ...
    - Monterey County Herald

    Light to moderate exercise key to health in post-menopausal women Sep 5, 2005
    Traditionally, HRT was seen as a hugely positive product for protecting against bone loss in post-menopausal women, but more recently, researchers have ...
    - RxPG NEWS

    For post-menopausal women light to moderate exercise is best Sep 5, 2005
    In the past HRT was seen as a hugely positive product for protecting against bone loss in post-menopausal women, but recent research indicates the potential of ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Also Good for Bones Sep 26, 2005
    Some 12 million Americans take statins to control their cholesterol. Several studies have suggested that the drugs may also prevent bone loss. ...
    - WebMD

    Global Call For Osteoporosis Abstracts - Submission Deadline ... Sep 18, 2005
    In addition, numerous presentations will focus on new drugs which can prevent bone loss and reduce fracture occurrence for patients with osteoporosis. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Postmenopausal women, consumption of soy may reduce risk of ... Sep 18, 2005
    Women experience accelerated bone loss at a rate of three to five percent per year for about five to seven years after menopause, putting them at a high risk ...
    - Xagena.it

    Prices higher under Medicare drug plan, study says Sep 27, 2005
    USA found. Price differences ranged from $157.20 for Fosamax (bone loss) to $625.80 for Zocor (high cholesterol). Pharmaceutical ...
    - MLive.com

    Bones to Blame for Looking Older; Women Experience Facial Bone ... Sep 25, 2005
    CHICAGO, Sept. 25 /US Newswire/ -- Blame your bones if you think you look older. The shrinking of facial bones plays a surprisingly ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release)

    Soft Drinks as Public Enemy #1 Sep 23, 2005
    Diet and osteoporosis: CSPI argues that a diet low in calcium may for some people increase the risk of bone loss, or osteoporosis, later in life. ...
    - American Council on Science and Health (press release)

    Our fishing economics Sep 26, 2005
    And US scientists are looking at the effect of Omega 3 and 6 on bone loss (osteoporosis) believing it might provide protection against this post-menopausal ...
    - Yorke Peninsula Country Times

    Women warned on risks of too much exercise Sep 5, 2005
    ...has been falling in light of research showing it could increase risk of heart disease and breast cancer in women, and it is no longer used to treat bone loss. ...
    - Yorkshire Post Today

    Open Wide and Say Ahhh Sep 6, 2005
    ...“Eventually, if you don’t do anything, it will lead into bone loss because the bacteria will attack the tooth and the bone that holds it,� said Rezvan. ...
    - Gilroy Dispatch (subscription)

    Into the Deep End Sep 5, 2005
    Alas, no. If limiting bone loss is your top priority, most experts agree that swimming alone won't do it. To get bone-loss prevention ...
    - Washington Post

    UPDATE 2-Roche, Glaxo once-a-month bone drug approved in EU Sep 19, 2005
    ...billion). All three medicines belong to a class of drugs known as bisphosphanates, which work by preventing bone loss. Industry ...
    - Reuters

    Scientists suggest new approach for targeting patients with ... Sep 6, 2005
    ...published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, is based on data from a fifteen-year epidemiology study and shows that calculating bone loss, by having ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D to Protect Their Bones, Health ... Sep 20, 2005
    The primary role of vitamin D is in preventing bone loss[9] and consequent osteoporosis[6]. For many years, vitamin D and calcium supplements have been an ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release)

    Soy protein cuts bone fracture risk -study Sep 12, 2005
    Bone loss is particularly quick in women during the five to seven years after menopause when a drop-off in estrogen levels may cause them to lose up to 5 ...
    - Reuters AlertNet

    Soy Consumption Reduces Bone Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women Sep 12, 2005
    ..."Soy consumption may be particularly beneficial in preventing menopause-related bone loss," the authors suggest, "but less effective at reversing established ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Add soy to the List of Bone Protectors Sep 12, 2005
    Right after menopause, women go through accelerated bone loss at a rate of 3 percent to 5 percent each year for up to seven years. ...
    - Ivanhoe

    Bone-fat link holds hope for osteoporosis Sep 7, 2005
    And other factors that lead to bone loss — steroids taken to suppress the immune system, bed rest, removal of a woman's ovaries — also lead to an ...
    - Houston Chronicle

    Bone talk at exhibition Sep 10, 2005
    AS we age, we experience something known as bone loss. ... However, some people suffer more rapid bone loss, placing them at higher risk of osteoporosis. ...
    - Malaysia Star

    Pennsylvania Dental Association Offers Tips on Wisdom Teeth ... Sep 19, 2005
    ..."In approximately 90 percent of the population, wisdom teeth create the potential for infection, decay and periodontal bone loss in the molar region," said Dr ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Food for your bones Sep 3, 2005
    Research strongly links adequate calcium intake with optimum peak bone mass early in life and the prevention of bone loss during the elderly years. ...
    - Malaysia Star

    Leather scientists chase arthritis cure Sep 8, 2005
    ...studies from Italy, Taiwan and the US have indicated that short pulses of electromagnetic fields delivered over a period of a few weeks can slow down bone loss ...
    - Calcutta Telegraph

    Take Sunshine for healthy bones Sep 22, 2005
    It affect both sexes, but post menopausal women are at the most risk because bone loss is accelerated varying degrees after the menopause due to reduced ...
    - FemaleFirst.co.uk

    Consumption of Soy May Reduce Risk of Fracture in Postmenopausal ... Sep 13, 2005
    Chicago, Ill. - infoZine - Women experience accelerated bone loss at a rate of three to five percent per year for about five to seven years after menopause ...
    - Kansas City infoZine

    Dem Bones, dem Bones get Checked Out Sep 13, 2005
    Bone loss increases with age, and in particular women experience significant bone loss when menopause starts and the level of oestrogen falls. ...
    - Thread

    Some of the depressed really have a sleep disorder Sep 16, 2005
    The research suggests these natural "phytoestrogens" may help prevent the bone loss that normally accompanies menopause when a woman's own production of ...
    - Globe and Mail

    Amgen Upgraded by Deutsche Bank Sep 15, 2005
    ...and related conditions. The drug is a monoclonal antibody that interferes with a process that promotes bone loss. The company expects ...
    - Forbes

    JavaOne and the Archbishop's Cant Sep 15, 2005
    When a pharmaceutical company declares, "bone loss can be reversed" by ingesting their drug, we can discover and, most importantly, then tell others that such ...
    - Inquirer

    It's September -- think about healthy aging Sep 1, 2005
    ...can help prevent many chronic conditions, some cancers, control blood pressure, control cholesterol levels, glucose levels, prevent bone loss, muscle weakness ...
    - Waldo Village Soup

    Gas prices edge higher Sep 23, 2005
    Blvd. Dr. Charles Rufuku will speak about the physiology of osteoporosis, preventing bone loss and new treatment approaches. Rufuku ...
    - Elkhart Truth

    Smoking worsens conditions Sep 12, 2005
    Periodontal disease has the same characteristics as gingivitis, but is also portrayed by bone loss around the roots and recession. ...
    - Flint Journal

    Past winner backs pensioner movement award Sep 20, 2005
    Osteoporosis NZ is backing the awards scheme because regular exercise slows bone loss and reduces the risk of osteoporosis - a disease that affects about a ...
    - MyTown Bay of Plenty

    Abatacept, marketed as Orencia appears to offer pain relief and ... Sep 21, 2005
    The immune system attack causes pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints and can eventually lead to cartilage breakdown, bone loss and weakness of the joints ...
    - News-Medical.net

    National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Sep 2, 2005
    Spinal cord injury may also increase a person’s risk factors for osteoporosis (bone loss), obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes because of the difficulty ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Stem Cell Transplant Can Leave Long-Term Health Woes Sep 17, 2005
    ..."Our finding that only 4 percent of women and 2 percent of men thought they had moderate or severe bone loss is surprising, and makes us worry that bone ...
    - RedNova.com

    Velcura Therapeutics(R), Inc., a Company Dedicated to Fighting ... Sep 13, 2005
    Dr. Chagnovich is now working on Velcura's new orally available compound that both inhibits bone loss and stimulates bone formation," explained Dr. Long. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Bone Care proves state can bring a brainchild to market Sep 3, 2005
    Foundation. Lunar, founded by Richard Mazess, a UW professor of medical physics, made equipment used to measure bone loss. Drug ...
    - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Soy protein cuts bone fracture risk -study Sep 13, 2005
    Bone loss is particularly quick in women during the five to seven years after menopause when a drop-off in estrogen levels may cause them to lose up to 5 ...
    - Borsa-Italia.Net

    The Pill impacts exercise Sep 6, 2005
    Regardless of what causes bone loss, the results could be catastrophic, she said. Losing minerals inside bone could lead to a higher risk of fractures. ...
    - Health24.com

    Millenium Space Agency Contract for eOSTEO is Advanced to Detailed ... Sep 6, 2005
    ...uses Millenium's proprietary Skelite(TM) technology, which is an ideal medium for growing bone cells in research studies related to osteoporosis and bone loss. ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    Many Americans need more calcium Sep 13, 2005
    1. If you smoke, quit. Smoking promotes bone loss. 2. Choose weight bearing exercises: Walking, running, dancing, tennis and weight lifting, for example. ...
    - Billings Gazette

    Central Michigan Community Hospital offers community classes Sep 15, 2005
    Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens bones. Among women, bone loss increases dramatically following menopause. There are ...
    - Midland Daily News (subscription)

    Fortitech Meet South American Challenges Sep 8, 2005
    Vitamin D and boron work together to facilitate the absorption of calcium and aid in the prevention of bone loss while copper plays a major role in ...
    - Food Ingredients First

    Too much ecstasy Sep 13, 2005
    Bone loss is particularly quick in women during the five to seven years after menopause when a drop-off in estrogen levels may cause them to lose up to 5% of ...
    - Malaysia Star

    Could the pill halve multiple-sclerosis risk? Sep 12, 2005
    ...on non-reproductive organs. The hormone seems, for example, to stop bone loss and forestall heart disease. It can provide relief ...
    - Nature.com (subscription)

    Science of Sport: Caffeine News - The Truth About Caffeine and ... Sep 1, 2005
    ...much caffeine can be related to less than desirable results: upset stomach, insomnia, nervousness, headaches, caffeine dependence, bone loss, and dehydration. ...
    - RunnersWeb

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Improve Function Sep 14, 2005
    That can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. Over time, it can lead to cartilage breakdown, bone loss, joint weakness, and disability. ...
    - WebMD

    From Neighbor Next Door To Soldiers in Iraq: Plastic Surgeons to ... Sep 15, 2005
    Programs will include: a panel discussion on the role plastic surgeons play in treating soldiers injured in Iraq; a presentation on facial bone loss and its ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release)

    Epileptic Women Have Special Health Concerns Sep 13, 2005
    ...found that a third of women don't know those medications can interfere with birth control pills, and that one-fourth don't know the drugs can lead to bone loss ...
    - Pittsburgh Channel.com

    Eat food, not vitamins Sep 3, 2005
    ...last month examined vitamins D and E. The vitamin D study, published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, found that it did not slow bone loss in older African ...
    - Bradenton Herald

    NASA, ISU test whether high-flying worms can still turn Sep 10, 2005
    ...space flight. The worm study could also aid in the development of methods to counter muscle and bone loss for astronauts. And it ...
    - DesMoinesRegister.com

    Don’t Cry Over My Onion Sep 11, 2005
    1 month. It boosted their mineral content of their bones and they had 25% less bone loss than those who were given none. In fact ...
    - Hurricane Valley Journal

    New strategy for brittle bone assessment Aug 29, 2005
    Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research say calculating bone loss by having at least two bone mineral density, or BMD, measurements taken a ...
    - United Press International

    Magnet therapy launched in Keonjhar Aug 30, 2005
    In these countries magnets are used in space crafts to protect astronauts from bone loss, disorientation and other magnetic deficiencies. ...
    - The Statesman

    First line of defence Aug 30, 2005
    There was also no concern about bone loss and a faster return to fertility, with 75% of women ovulating within two months of their last injection. ...
    - AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)




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