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Main Category: Bones / Orthopaedics Also Included In: Menopause Article Date: 17 Nov 2008 - 8:00 PST Some 50 million people, including one in every two menopausal woman in America, are taking drugs to reduce ...

Physicians should offer drug treatment to women and men who've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone density, says a recently issued clinical practice guideline by the American College of Physicians .

The 6th National Conference on Osteoporosis and Falls Management is taking place on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby. The conference will address many of the current clinical issues which affect the patient's journey in the current health and social care climate. Topics covered will include the primary prevention of fracture and the medico-legal perspective of ignoring fractures. Workshops will include: The social care needs of a patient with a hip fracture Making the best use of local DXA services A ward round with the Professor The conference is aimed at health and social care professionals including those in specialist secondary services wishing to update their current knowledge base those in primary care wishing to gain an insig...

A new cross-Canada study has found that breast and prostate cancer treatment can foster bone loss. Scientists explain how loss of bone mass might affect 46,000 people diagnosed with breast and prostate cancer each year and place them at increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures.