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Extractions: of Science Sponsored by Think this is a disease that only affects old people? The reality may be closer to the bone than you think. Printer-friendly version of complete topic The term osteoporosis literally means holes in the bones. 'Osteo' is derived from the Greek word for bones and 'porosis' is from the Greek word for passage or hole. Many people think it is an old people's disease, being most common in women over 40 (although this is hardly old) and men over 60. Osteoporosis does become more common as people get older. Bone loss is a natural part of ageing, and all human beings would eventually develop the disease if they lived long enough. But young people of either sex shouldn't be complacent. You, too, will one day be long of tooth and thin of hair. And medical scientists say that what we do in our youth may have an important effect on our chances of avoiding the disease. The extent of the problem A major study involving almost 2000 people near Dubbo in New South Wales has provided some insight into the extent of osteoporosis in Australia. It estimated that a staggering 60 per cent of women and 30 per cent of men over the age of 60 suffer from a broken bone due to osteoporosis. Any bone in the body is at risk, but some of the most common breakages occur to the hip, forearm, ribs, spine and legs, and they may occur from incidents as trivial as bumping into a door or tripping over a rug. The direct costs associated with treating osteoporotic fractures in Australia are estimated to total nearly $800 million a year.
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Extractions: On November 26, 2002, the FDA approved Forteo® - the first drug on the market that stimulates new bone formation to combat osteoporosis. Most drugs on the market slow down bone loss. Forteo actually builds bone. Its generic name is teriparatide, a synthetic form of a naturally occurring hormone called PTH (parathyroid hormone) that is made in the parathyroid glands. For more information, go to: Medications
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Extractions: Overview Osteoporosis is a progressive skeletal disease characterized by low bone density, bone fragility, and susceptibility to hip, spine, and wrist fractures. This condition develops without warning signs. Most people with osteoporosis do not realize they have the disease until a minor fall results in a broken hip, wrist, or vertebra. Bone Remodeling Calcium, phosphate, and collagen are the primary components of bone. Bone tissue is constantly changing. Cells called osteoclasts break down and remove bone tissue in a process called resorption . Osteoblasts form new bone in a process called formation . Hormones (i.e., cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, insulin) regulate the entire sequence, which is called
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Extractions: [Complete nutritional support for osteoporosis.] The body is constantly at work breaking down and rebuilding the bones. Specialized bone cells called osteoblasts pull calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus from the blood to build bone mass. Even with a healthy diet and regular exercise, at approximately 30 years the body will begin to lose more bone than it forms. Usually there are not any obvious symptoms of osteoporosis until a fracture occurs or a vertebrae collapses causing a loss of height and a hump in the back (dowager's hump). Osteoporosis affects more than 20 million people in the U.S. and causes 1.5 million fractures each year. Two hundred and fifty thousand of those 1.5 million fractures are hip fractures and for 300,000 people (20% of fractures) it leads to death. Of the 1.2 million that do not die, 600,000 (40% of the fractures) will require long term nursing care because of complications.
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Extractions: You've probably heard your parent tell you to "drink your milk!" But did you ever stop to wonder why milk is so important? It's because milk contains calcium , an important ingredient in building strong bones . And you don't need to be told how important bones are! You may need to know a little more about calcium, though, before learning about one thing that can happen if you don't get enough - so read on! What Is Calcium? Calcium is the top mineral when it comes to your bones, so you can do everything from standing up straight to scoring that winning goal. It also helps build strong, healthy teeth for chomping on tasty food. What's the best way to get your daily calcium? Just say moo! Calcium is in lots of dairy products like milk or yogurt. It's also found in many different kinds of cheeses - the next time you order a pizza, you'll be getting lots of calcium on top. Some juices, like orange juice, are even fortified with calcium (fortified means it's been added). And don't forget your veggies! Plenty of calcium is found naturally in dark green, leafy vegetables like broccoli and kale. Anything made with soy, like soy milk or tofu, is also a good source of calcium. And if you dream of ice cream or frozen yogurt for dessert, you've discovered another tasty way to get your calcium. So, what's the problem with calcium? Many people don't get enough. Over time, as people (especially women) age, they may lose the stored calcium in their bodies that helps keep their bones strong and healthy. Their bones become less dense and more weak. If this happens, they have a disorder called
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Extractions: According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation , about 44 million Americans have osteoporosis, defined as low bone mass or thinning of the bones. Osteoporosis puts people at high risk of developing serious fractures. There are concerns that as our population ages, there will be a large increase in the number of people with osteoporosis in the next 15 years. A lot of people think that osteoporosis is an inevitable part of the aging process, but that's not true, according to Marshall. There are some things you can do early on to reduce your chances of getting osteoporosis, such as eating a diet high in calcium and vitamin D, doing weight-bearing exercises and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol. Talk to your doctor about getting a bone density test, especially if you're at high risk. People at high risk include those with a family history of osteoporosis, people who don't get enough calcium and vitamin D in their diet, and people who smoke or drink to excess.
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Extractions: Osteoporosis is a silent disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Bone loss usually occurs slowly over time. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress without symptoms until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery. It can impair a person's ability to walk unassisted and may cause prolonged or permanent disability or even death. Spinal or vertebral fractures also have serious consequences, including loss of height, severe back pain, and deformity.
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Extractions: low graphics Osteoporosis Osteoporosis / diagnosis Osteoporosis / drug therapy Osteoporosis / therapy broader: Bone Diseases, Metabolic other: Bone Demineralization, Pathologic narrower: Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [Tutorial] A short, illustrated tutorial on osteoporosis from the Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education of the University of Utah's WebPath service. It covers general features, diagnosis, consequences, prevention strategies and treatment and provides colour photographs. One of several tutorials available which include images along with text, laboratory exercises, and examination items for self-assessment that demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with human disease conditions. Teaching Materials Osteoporosis International Osteoporosis Foundation The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IFO) was established in 1998 as the result of a merger between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (EFFO) and the International Societies for Skeletal Diseases (IFSDD). This site provides information about the IFO and gives details of their special projects, programmes, advocacy and policies. Information about the symptoms and prevention of osteoporosis is provided and is aimed at the general public. National contact details of IOF member societies are also available. Osteoporosis About osteoporosis One in a series of patient-oriented documents published on the Web by the Ridgeway Surgery, a UK GPs surgery. This leaflet provides information about osteoporosis, and advice on how to prevent it.
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Extractions: south + southwest This booklet has been produced for anyone interested in finding out more about osteoporosis. You may be suffering from the condition, or you may be a friend or relative of someone with osteoporosis. Whatever reason you have for reading this, we hope you will find it useful. We want to explain as much as we can about osteoporosis, what causes it, how it can be prevented and how it can be treated. Unfortunately we cannot hope to answer all your questions, because everyone is different and this is no substitute for individual consultation with a doctor. If you want to find out more after reading this booklet, the addresses at the end of this page may be helpful (see ' Useful addresses The word 'osteoporosis' literally means 'porous bone'. It is a condition where a person gradually loses bone material so that his or her bones become gradually more fragile. As a result, they are more likely to break. What causes osteoporosis?
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Extractions: A crippling disease that is preventable and reversible. By John R. Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins Although cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among American women, osteoporosis is the disease they are most likely to develop as they age. Four out of ten white women in the U.S. will fracture a hip, spine, or forearm due to osteoporosis. As many as five out of ten will develop small fractures in their spine, causing great pain and a shrinking in height. This amounts to 15 to 20 million people affected by a crippling and painful disease that is almost entirely preventable and reversible. Osteoporosis is a gradual decrease in bone mass and density that can begin as early as the teen years. Bone mass should be at its peak in our late 20s or early 30s, but thanks to a poor diet and lack of exercise, many women are already losing bone in their 20s. Bone loss occurs more rapidly in women than in men, especially right around the time of menopause, when an abrupt drop in estrogen and progesterone accelerates bone loss. When you think of your bones you may imagine a dead skeleton, but your bones are living tissue, just like the rest of your body, and they need a good supply of nutrients and regular exercise. New bone is constantly being made, while old bone is being reabsorbed and excreted by the body. Our larger long bones, such as our arm bones and leg bones, are very dense, and they are completely replaced about every 10-12 years. Our less dense bones, such as our spine and the ends of our long bones, are less dense and turn over every 2-3 years. Thus, as you can see, we always have the opportunity to be creating better bone for ourselves.
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Extractions: Coming soon on this site: McCUE "ULTRA VPL TM Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Removal System" What is VPL TM - Variable Intense Pulsed Light Developed as the next generation of light based treatment systems where the number of pulses of intense light, their power, their duration, and the off time between pulses can be varied. VPL TM allows safe treatment on a considerably wider range of skin types. By precisely controlling the pulses, the delivered light energy can be more efficiently directed to the treatment site with minimal heating of the surrounding skin. VPL TM makes it possible to treat previously untreatable darker skin types. Treatments The new ULTRA VPL TM (Variable Pulsed Light) System is suitable for the following treatments. System Specifications Output Energy 6 to 51J/cm Pulses per Train 2 to 15 Repetition Rate 1 pulse per second Wavelength 530 to 1000 nm Delay between Pulses 1 to 20 ms System Weight 110 lbs Pulse Train Length 7 to 385 ms Spot Size Options Dimensions 37.4" x 17.3" x 15.7"
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Extractions: Click here for a summary of this entire website (oder: auf Deutsch Espanol Excessive Calcium Causes Osteoporosis The older you get, the higher your risk of osteoporosis. Obviously, osteoporosis is about aging. O steoporosis patients originally had very strong bones, like everybody else. Osteoporosis is not about the inability to build strong bones, but about premature degeneration of the bones. What makes the bones degenerate prematurely? Somehow, osteoporotic bones have degenerated more than healthy bones of the same age. In osteoporotic patients, the bones have obviously aged faster . Osteoporosis is about prematurely aged bones. So, the key question is: What accelerates aging of the bones? All our organs age. In all our organs cells constantly reproduce themselves; they wear out and are replaced by new ones. And because the number of times cells can multiply is fixed, organs eventually age. Like the skin eventually becomes wrinkled when there are less cells available to replace the dehydrated old skin-cells. We all know that if we expose our skin to the sun too much, that we will look older sooner. Excessive sun-exposure accelerates he aging of the skin. It does so because the sun burns the outer skin cells, which must be replaced by new cells sooner. And the sooner cells must be replaced, the sooner the moment will come that these cells cannot multiply anymore.
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