and about 100 had to be treated to prevent one radiographic fracture. Thus, cost-effectiveness should be factored into guidelines for treating osteopenia.
Osteopenia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in bone density which results in fragile bones susceptible to fractures. Several factors, such as genetics and aging, contribute to ...
Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones, is also called a “silent” disease because there are no warning signs until a fracture occurs. Around 10 million Americans over age 50 currently have ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 70-year-old woman in fairly good health. I do water aerobics every day for an hour and lift weights three times a week. I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. I have been ...