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Follow the links below to find information on treating and managing osteoporosis.
Created Oct 2006
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A picture of osteoporosis in Australia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Osteoporosis is a silent condition that occurs in both men and women. The bones become fragile and brittle, and bone strength is greatly reduced, so that fractures can occur after only minimal trauma. Fractures occur most commonly in the hip, spine and wrist, and can lead to long lasting pain and disability that affects quality of life and independence.
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Aug 2008
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Osteoporosis - prevention and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis occurs when bones become less dense, lose strength and break more easily due to calcium loss. It can affect both men and women. Diet, exercise and limiting alcohol and caffeine can help to prevent osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, medical treatment and lifestyle changes can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of fractures.
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Jun 2008
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Have glitazones lost their sparkle?
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Australian Prescriber
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The thiazolidinediones, better known as 'glitazones', are under suspicion of causing serious, previously unsuspected adverse effects. Given these concerns, what can be said about the role of thiazolidinediones in third-line therapy of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes?
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Jun 2008
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Media release. New PBS listings for May 2008
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Women with advanced breast cancer, people with hypertension and people with osteoporosis will benefit from new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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May 2008
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Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis and fractures
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Australian Prescriber
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Fragility fractures are a serious complication of long-term treatment with corticosteroids.The high frequency and rapid onset of corticosteroid-related fractures necessitates prompt identification of at-risk patients.
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Apr 2008
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Steroids and fractures
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Australian Prescriber
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Patients who need to keep taking steroids may have to take other medicines to try and prevent fractures. Most patients will be given calcium and vitamin D. Some patients may also be given medicines called bisphosphonates to slow thinning of the bones.
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Apr 2008
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Drug therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Hormone therapy. Bisphosphonates. Evista (Raloxifene). Protos (Strontium ranelate). Potential therapies
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Feb 2008
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Your questions answered
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Questions and answers about menopause
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Feb 2008
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
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Better Health Channel
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Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
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Aug 2007
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Osteoporosis prevention
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myDr
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There are several steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis.
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Aug 2007
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Osteoporosis treatment options
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myDr
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The following tips and treatments may help if you have osteoporosis.
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Aug 2007
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Bisphosphonate therapy for children and adolescents with secondary osteoporosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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May not lead to any difference in bone mineral density (bone thickness and strength).There was not enough information in the included studies to tell whether bisphosphonates would make a difference to children's bone mineral content (the amount and type...
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Aug 2007
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Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaws
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Australian Prescriber
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Clinicians who treat osteoporosis with bisphosphonates need to balance the known beneficial effects of treatment with the small risk of osteonecrosis of the jaws.
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Aug 2007
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Hormones - cortisone
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Better Health Channel
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Cortisol is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. Some disorders such as arthritis and asthma can be treated with synthesised cortisol, called cortisone or corticosteroids. A common side effect of such treatment is osteoporosis.
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Mar 2007
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Osteoporosis and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis (porous bone) is characterised by loss of calcium and bone tissue from bones, which makes them susceptible to breaking. Exercising regularly reduces the rate of bone loss and the likelihood of falling. See your doctor or health care professional for expert advice.
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Feb 2007
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