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What is ONJ or Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a rare condition where the bone of the lower or upper jaw becomes exposed (usually because of tooth extractions)

September 19, 2019

American Dental Association Guidelines for Management of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

From the American Dental Association The reported incidence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) varies, but it is generally considered to be between 1%

September 19, 2019

Understanding New Endocrine Society Guidelines for Treating Osteoporosis

Many bone experts are concerned that doctors haven’t been aggressive enough lately in treating osteoporosis. Research presented in 2017 by the American Society for Bone

July 31, 2019

Board member shares her story of postmenopausal osteoporosis

American Bone Health Board of Directors member Shelley Powers shares her personal story of living with osteoporosis on the health information website HealthyWomen.org. The essay

June 27, 2019

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Osteoporosis Is More Than Just a Number

By Risa Kagan, MD, FACOG, CCD, NCMP (Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Board) I have been working in the bone world for many years. I

June 19, 2019

Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline

Hidden Fissures: Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline ERIC SEABORG, MAY 2017 | Endocrine News – BONE AND MINERAL Hip fracture rates had been declining

June 2, 2017

Interview with a volunteer

Recently I talked to one of our most dedicated volunteers to understand why American Bone Health is important to communities and how our volunteers help

December 14, 2011

What Is the Primary Prevention of Osteoporosis?

According to public health experts, there are three steps to prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary prevention is the first level of defense and is

November 4, 2011

The need to volunteer

I have asked myself what motivates or inspires people to dedicate their time to sharing knowledge and awareness about osteoporosis and bone health. I am

July 21, 2011

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What is ONJ or Osteonecrosis of the Jaw?

American Dental Association Guidelines for Management of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Understanding New Endocrine Society Guidelines for Treating Osteoporosis

Board member shares her story of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Is More Than Just a Number

Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline

Interview with a volunteer

What Is the Primary Prevention of Osteoporosis?

The need to volunteer

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