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)
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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)
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
Atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients with osteoporosis. This fracture happens in middle of the thigh (between the hip and the knee) without
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disease that affects the development of bones and teeth in children.[1] Research in recent years suggests that low levels of
Evaluating Content There are lots of people who have opinions about health and how to stay healthy. Some may work, others may not. When it
What we know Bisphosphonate (BP) treatment is typically the first medicine used for patients with osteoporosis to slow the breakdown of bone and reduce the
Cancer can have dramatic, yet often hidden consequences for bone health. If you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, learn how cancer and
Hidden Fissures: Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline ERIC SEABORG, MAY 2017 | Endocrine News – BONE AND MINERAL Hip fracture rates had been declining
Rare Adverse Effects A recent [1] study has renewed worries among doctors and their patients about a rare but serious thigh fracture (called atypical femur
Osteoporosis treatments decrease fracture risk There is very consistent and strong evidence that osteoporosis treatments decrease the risk of fractures by 30-70% in postmenopausal women
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.
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