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¿Qué es la osteoporosis?

Según el Instituto Nacional de Artritis y Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas y de la Piel (NIAMS, por sus siglas en inglés) (en inglés) en los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés), la osteoporosis (en inglés) es una … Continue reading

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What is Osteoporosis?

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), osteoporosis is a “disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue.” The low bone mass and … Continue reading

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Resumen Semanal de las Noticias sobre la Discapacidad – lunes, enero 20- viernes, enero 31

Salud: Sistema automatizado podría identificar de manera eficiente los pacientes con osteoporosis de alto riesgo (Science Daily) Un sistema automatizado que identifica a los pacientes de alto riesgo para la osteoporosis que recibían tratamiento para las fracturas y puede generar … Continue reading

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Disability News Weekly Roundup Monday, Jan 20 – Friday, Jan 31

Health: Automated system could efficiently identify high-risk osteoporosis patients (Science Daily) An automated system that identifies high-risk osteoporosis patients being treated for fractures and can generate letters encouraging follow-up is an effective way to promote osteoporosis intervention and prevent future … Continue reading

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Osteoperosis and Women

Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, most of them women. In fact, one in two women will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis in her lifetime. Bone is a living tissue mostly made of collagen and throughout our lives, our bones … Continue reading

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Osteoporosis Awareness

May is Osteoporosis Awareness month and in recognition, this blog will publish information on Osteoporosis along with material promoting bone health.  Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and likely to break; the most common of … Continue reading

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