Treatments for Osteoporosis

Follow the links below to find information on treating and managing osteoporosis.

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Title:   A picture of osteoporosis in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Osteoporosis - prevention and treatment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Have glitazones lost their sparkle?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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?
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Media release. New PBS listings for May 2008
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Women with advanced breast cancer, people with hypertension and people with osteoporosis will benefit from new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Medicine Update April 2008: Strontium ranelate (Protos) for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Information for consumers about strontium ranelate (Protos) for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis and fractures
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Steroids and fractures
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Drug therapies
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Hormone therapy. Bisphosphonates. Evista (Raloxifene). Protos (Strontium ranelate). Potential therapies
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Your questions answered
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Questions and answers about menopause
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Medicine Update: January 2008 Alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis - preventing fractures in people with very fragile bones (low bone mineral density)
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Information for consumers about the drug Alendronate for osteoporosis, preventing fractures in people with very fragile bones (low bone mineral density).
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Alendronate for the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of alendronate for preventing fractures (broken bones) caused by osteoporosis. ...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Hormone Replacement Therapy for Preventing Osteoporosis
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on the use of hormone replacement therapy for preventing osteoporosis.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Nutrition - women's extra needs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Osteoporosis prevention
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are several steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Osteoporosis treatment options
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The following tips and treatments may help if you have osteoporosis.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Bisphosphonate therapy for children and adolescents with secondary osteoporosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   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...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaws
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Clinicians who treat osteoporosis with bisphosphonates need to balance the known beneficial effects of treatment with the small risk of osteonecrosis of the jaws.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Hormones - cortisone
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Osteoporosis and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Interventions for the treatment of decreased bone mineral density associated with HIV infection
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Osteoporosis is caused by bone loss, and people who have the condition are at higher risk of having a fracture. Measuring a person's bone mass density (BMD) is a way to measure his or her risk of having a fracture due to fragile bones. Decreased BMD is ...
Date:   Feb 2007
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