Bilek LD, Flores LE, Waltman N, et al. Benefits of targeted vibration for bone strength and bone density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: A randomized, sham-controlled trial. JBMR Plus .

I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia. The first dose created a horrible ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old, overweight white woman. I recently had a DEXA scan, and based on the results, my general physician prescribed Fosamax for osteopenia.

Taking medications like bisphosphonates and SERMs; Conclusion. Osteopenia, which means that your bones are a bit weaker than they should be, can lead to osteoporosis if you fail to do anything ...

Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis — and an additional 44 million have osteopenia (meaning a lower than normal bone density), according to the ...

Previous research has suggested that osteopenia after treatment for ALL is a consequence of previous cranial irradiation. Gilsanz et al. ...

Project Healthy Bones (PBH) is a 24-week program for adults with or at risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia. PHB exercises target the body’s larger muscle groups to improve strength, balance, and ...

Finally, let me warn readers against complacence in treatment with these drugs. They may be appropriately prescribed for a high-risk person, but most people should not stay on this drug forever.