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Title: How can we detect osteoporosis?
Post by: thedoc on 01/03/2011 17:56:09

Every year, about 75,000 people suffer a hip fracture in the UK and a majority of those will be down to the condition osteoporosis.  Dr. Ken Poole is a rheumatologist at the University of Cambridge where he’s studying how bones weaken and change with age...
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Title: How can we detect osteoporosis?
Post by: thedoc on 01/03/2011 17:56:09

Title: How can we detect osteoporosis?
Post by: Ritchie30clayton on 08/03/2011 05:35:08

It is heard that osteoporosis can be prevented by taking some suppliments of nutrients like vitamins and minerals.Is that true?

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Post by: Ken Poole on 25/03/2011 22:10:19

Yes, the 'sunshine' vitamin (vitamin D) and calcium are both recommended to prevent osteoporosis

Title: How can we detect osteoporosis?
Post by: arnold2benton on 08/12/2011 11:42:36

A bone density test may be used to diagnose osteoporosis, and fortunately, it is very preventable by exercising and Vitamin D in a diet is mandatory for the patient.








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