American Bone Health has closed. However, on October 1, 2023, we joined forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) so that BHOF could continue offering all of the important programs and services created by American Bone Health. Please visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.
American Bone Health offers a variety of on-demand educational programs, giving you the option of watching and learning at your convenience.
The Spine Health Workshop is a series of programs that educate participants on how to protect their spine and other bones from fractures and how to build and keep strong bones for life.
This program explains that HIV and some of its treatments can affect bones and describes what you can do to help protect your bones.
The BoneSense® Speaker Series™ is a virtual program where members of American Bone Health’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Board and other experts talk about what’s new in bone health. Replays of previous BoneSense Speaker Series events are available for viewing on this page.
A must see- if your health care provider has recommended medicine to protect or improve your bone health. Learn about the benefits and potential rare side effects of taking the medicines and the risks of not taking the medicines.
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Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a genetic disorder in which the bones and teeth do not develop properly. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. In rare cases when HPP appears in newborns, it can be fatal. When HPP appears in adults, it can cause low bone density and fractures that appear to be signs of osteoporosis. This misdiagnosis, however, can lead to the wrong kind of treatment, which can even make matters worse.
In this edition of the BoneSense Speaker Series, you will learn why some cases of HPP are confused with osteoporosis, and how a common lab test can help detect HPP and guide successful treatment.
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Many nutrients play a role in bone health, not only calcium and vitamin D. A balanced diet, including plenty of fruits in vegetables, should provide most of the nutrients you need.
This session of the BoneSense Speaker Series explains how nutritious foods, rather than supplements, are the key to strong bones and overall health. Some of what we cover:
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The first in a series of special virtual live events where you can hear from experts in the field talking about the latest in bone health. In this edition, Dr. Risa Kagan discusses the recent history of osteoporosis and how the current public health crisis developed.
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