HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Musculoskeletal Disorders: Osteoporosis (54)

DescriptionOsteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and fragile, increasing the chance of breaking following even minor injury. Osteoporosis is a disease of ageing and, although commoner in women, can occur in both sexes.

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Osteoporosis

Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Osteoporosis (Site) - Discussion groups and newsgroups, related sites.
Osteoporosis (Site) - Information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.
Osteoporosis Health Center (Site) - Resources and links by DrDonnica.com.
OsteoDiet (Site) - Features a weblog containing a day to day living plan for women diagnosed with Osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Centre (Site) - Definitions, illustrations, hip fractures.
Osteoporosis Education Project (Site) - Details about OEP and its program which focuses on natural programs that will prevent, halt, and reverse osteoporosis. Includes a newsletter, research, calendar of events and contact details.
Osteoporosis Canada (Site) - Charitable organization's site provides up-to-date information on the risks, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
Health Link MCW (Site) - An article about the diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis in older men.
National Osteoporosis Foundation (Site) - Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health. Includes news, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention.
Imaginis.com (Site) - Information about osteoporosis on a women's health website. Includes bone growth, risk factors, a bone-building checklist, and preventing falls and hip fractures.
Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology (Site) - Educational site for patients and physicians discusses the condition and its diagnosis, treatment, and underlying physiology.
Arthritis Insight - Osteoporosis (Site) - Information about osteoporosis, including statistics, diagnosis, treatment, community center, news, tips and resources.
Foundation For Osteoporosis Research And Education (Site) - An organization dedicated to serving both the public and medical community through research and education to increase the awareness of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Australia (Site) - Charity supporting research and public education to reduce the incidence and improve the management of this condition. Includes information materials for various different audiences.
OsteoMark (Site) - Engaged in the discovery and commercialization of products associated with osteoporosis and other collagen-related diseases.
Healthology Osteoporosis Focus (Site) - Learn how to prevent and treat this disease. Features webcasts or transcripts and articles.
National Institute of Health - Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (Site) - Information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases.
WebMD Health (Site) - A consumer health site for Osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Resource Centers (Site) - Information on osteoporosis, osteopenia, and other bone diseases, listing of doctors and osteoporosis treatment centers in the Mid-Atlantic area.
MedicineNet (Site) - About Osteoporosis, its prevention, detection and therapies.
National Osteoporosis Society (Site) - The only UK national charity dedicated to eradicating osteoporosis and promoting bone health in both men and women.
Acu-Cell Disorders (Site) - Analysis of how various nutrients affect osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis in Men (Site) - Information on risk factors, testing and treatments for men suffering from osteoporosis.
International Osteoporosis Foundation (Site) - IOF is a non-profit organisation which advocates the early prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases.
Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease Drug Database (Site) - Database of commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis and paget's disease.
Calgary Health Region (Site) - Offers a detailed description of osteoporosis, risk factors, and prevalence.
About.com Osteoporosis: Risk and Prevention (Site) - Find out your risk and how to prevent this disease.
Health Link MCW (Site) - An article about Osteoporosis, its current evaluation and treatment.
The Osteoporosis Center (Site) - Includes discussions on diagnosis, complications, treatments and newest osteoporosis drugs discussed.
RXinsider: Osteoporosis (Site) - A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education.
Oregon Osteoporosis Center, Portland, Oregon (Site) - Provides clinical care and evaluation, clinical research activities, and educational programs, with a primary focus on osteoporosis and related disorders.
New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center (Site) - Special interest in clinical research, osteoporosis care, and bone density testing. Includes links patient and healthcare information.
Medinfo: Osteoporosis (Site) - Easy to understand information for patients on osteoporosis.
Test Your Calcium IQ (Site) - Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health.
Osteoporosis Resources (Site) - Links to resources for this disease.
Yahoo! Health - Osteoporosis Health Center (Site) - Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments.
eMedicine Health - Osteoporosis (Site) - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Bone Health for Life (Site) - Practical advice to improve bone health.
The Osteoporosis Nutritionist (Site) - Information on individualized nutrition and lifestyle consulting services.
Osteoporosis in Scotland (Site) - Initiative was established between to implement guidelines for management.
Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis (Site) - Information on risk-factors, prevention and treatment of osteporosis.
Osteoporosis Info (Site) - Information on the prevention of osteoporosis and the prevention of falls. Includes a discussion board.
Osteoporosis: A New Era in Recognition and Treatment (Site) - Seminar presentation intended for medical professionals discusses risk factors, bone density measurements and their interpretation, and the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy. [Available as Flash video or slides and text with optional audio.]
Cedars-Sinai Health System (Site) - Offers treatment options, information and clinical studies for osteoporosis.
Australian Bone Density Testing Centre (Site) - Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.
RadiologyInfo: Bone Densitometry (Site) - Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure.
Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition (Site) - Osteoporosis treatment and prevention information for families and sufferers of this disorder.
Foundation for Movement Intelligence (Site) - FMI is an organization dedicated to promoting the world's best movement practices in the service of osteoporosis prevention and reversal. Sponsors Bones for Life education, training, and research in North America.
Boning Up on Osteoporosis (Site) - Article by Carolyn J. Strange examining some things will help to lessen the effects of osteoporosis, and reduce its severity.
Osteoporosis Treatment Advice (Site) - A weblog that aims to give in-depth analysis of the osteoporosis syndrome and offers a forum for visitors to talk about their condition.
DrDonnica.com (Site) - Discusses treatment prevention, causes, symptoms and alternative treatment of osteoporosis.
eMedTV (Site) - Providing medically reviewed information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments for osteoporosis and coexisting conditions.