What’s in a name? Well, if it’s osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis, for starters, a shared prefix. “Osteo” means bone, and that matching descriptor also spells confusion for many ...

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the ...

Many people worry about the safety of exercise later in life. You may be concerned if you already have osteoporosis or osteopenia. Perhaps you have never been very physically active. Whatever your ...

We explore the current guidance for osteoporosis screening in men, as well as barriers to access for both clinicians and ...

Osteopenia refers to a medical condition where the bones become thinner and weaker than normal, though not to the extent of osteoporosis. Calcium supplements are frequently used in the management ...

In postmenopausal patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD), approximately one-third had osteoporosis while approximately 40% had osteopenia. 2. In men aged over 50 years with UC ...