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Definition of Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated.
OSTEOPOROSIS BOOKLET:
Some of the topics covered within the booklet include background information regarding:
Osteoporosis Fast Facts, Causes, Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, How to Prevent Falls, and Information Resources
To learn more, download "What is Osteoporosis" booklet in PDF format.
REDUCING THE RISK OF BONE FRACTURE:
Osteoporosis
NIH Osteoporosis & Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center Hotline
NIH Osteoporosis information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.
Tel: 1-800-624-2663
OSTEOPOROSIS OPEN CLINICAL TRIALS
Open clinical trials are those that are currently recruiting patients.To locate Osteoporosis open trials, please click here.
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Reporting Drug Adverse Events to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
If you are currently taking medication and experience adverse reactions, you may want to report it to the FDA. For more information, please click here.
Note- The external link will take you to the FDA reporting site.
OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUPS
The following external links may be useful in locating a Osteoporosis support community within your area:
National Osteoporosis Foundation: For more information, please click here.
American Geriatrics Society: For more information, please click here.
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