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Osteoporosis is a silent but crippling disease processthat can have devastating consequences for the successful aging ofmost women and many men. This book will raise awareness and informhealth professionals about this often preventable and treatabledisease. Written by a team of authors from medicine, nursing,nutrition, exercise physiology, and physical therapy, the bookprovides an overview of the disease process--discussing itsepidemiology, strategies for prevention and treatment, as well as theclinical implications of osteoporosis across disciplines. ... Read more

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In this illuminating book, renowned photographer Amelia Davis turns her lens on those afflicted with osteoporotic disease, smashing the stereotype of osteoporosis as a disease of older women. Through beautiful images and candid personal histories, the book communicates the message that the condition affects both women and men across the life span, is preventable and treatable, and should not be considered part of the normal aging process. In the United States alone there are almost 35 million people living with the disease, and that number continues to grow.

Here are the inspirational stories of men, women, and even children living with osteoporosis, stories that highlight each individual’s struggle to preserve function and prevent further bone loss. Treatments, therapies, and diets are discussed and shared, from the latest advances in prescription medication to the healing power of exercise. Positive and upbeat, Faces of Osteoporosis offers a much-needed touchstone for anyone coping with the disease. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for osteoporosis therapeutics across the states, union territories and cities of India. Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across over 5,000 cities in India. For each city in question, the percent share the city is of it's state or union territory and of India as a whole is reported. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city vis-a-vis others. This statistical approach can prove very useful to distribution and/or sales force strategies. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each state or union territory and city, latent demand estimates are created for osteoporosis therapeutics. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the cities in India). This study gives, however, my estimates for the latent demand, or the P.I.E., for osteoporosis therapeutics in India. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided and concentrated across the cities and regional markets of India. For each state or union territory, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time. In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on strategic planning at graduate schools of business. ... Read more

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This second edition of "Radiology of Osteoporosis" has been fully updated so as to represent the current state of the art. It provides a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis, the pathologic conditions that give rise to osteoporosis, and the complications that are frequently encountered. After initial chapters devoted to pathophysiology, the presentation of osteoporosis on conventional radiographs is illustrated and discussed. Thereafter, detailed consideration is given to each of the measurement methods employed to evaluate osteoporosis, including dual x-ray absorptiometry, vertebral morphometry, spinal and peripheral quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. The role of densitometry in daily clinical practice is appraised. Finally, a collection of difficult cases involving pitfalls is presented, with guidance to their solution. The information contained in this volume will be invaluable to all with an interest in osteoporosis.

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Written for laypeople and professionals, this is an easy-to-read guide to maintaining healthy bones and taking charge of health care. It addresses the challenge of finding a competent centre that will discuss bone density results and offer preventative advice. ... Read more

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Very strongly recommended reading for anyone having to deal with the condition of osteoporosis in their family or family history
Very strongly recommended reading for anyone having to deal with the condition of osteoporosis in their family or family history and is seeking to avoid bone loss themselves, Osteoporosis Prevention: A Provocative Approach To Strong Bones And Good Health by consumer writer Renee Newman is a competent and thoroughly "reader friendly" approach to preventing osteoporosis. Inclusive of information on how to: help prevent osteoporosis and broken bones; get enough calcium and other bone nutrients from food; make exercise safe and fun; retain a youthful posture; select a bone density center; get maximum benefit from your bone density exam; understand bone density reports; avoid being duped by advertising; help seniors maintain their muscles and their bones; how medical professionals can motivate patients; and how to be a savvy patient. Osteoporosis Prevention should be a part of every community health center and public library Health & Medicine reference collection for non-specialist general readers.

A GREAT SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON OSTEOPOROSIS
This book is very well written, easy to understand and organized in such a way that makes it very easy to grasp important information on a complicated subject.It gave me great information on how I can be more proactive in my treatment of osteoporosis.The information on getting all of your test results from your physician makes perfect sense for addressing specific areas in your body that need to be strengthened.This is a great book for anyone with osteoporosis or osteopenia to gain a thorough understanding of what osteoporosis is and what your role in your heath can be.The quizzes in each chapter help to reinforce the important information that is covered in the book.I have read numerous books on this subject and I also have exercise videos specific to osteoporosis.This is by far the best "hands on" book on the subject. I am getting copies for my sisters as well since they have the same issues with bone health that I do.

An indispensable guide to bone health!
This well-referenced book gives a thorough yet concise overview of what you should do to maintain your bones. It doesn't just tell you to exercise, it outlines the types of exercises that experts have found best for building bone in the various areas of your skeleton, and it emphasizes the importance of having professionals guide you and check your form.

The chapters on calcium and other bone nutrients don't just list the recommended amounts, they also tell you their sources, toxic levels and the effects of too little or too much these nutrients. The information is backed up with government website addresses and journal articles.

Besides discussing the pros and cons of various medical therapies, Newman gives a lot of practical tips for having good posture, preventing falls and choosing a test center, osteoporosis specialist and personal trainer.

What is really unique about this book is Newman's personal experiences with bone density testing and the way she combined various prevention strategies to bring her bone densities back to normal levels. This book is also unique in the way it encourages people to get complete copies of their bone density reports and to discuss them with their test centers and doctors. Newman claims that seeing and comparing her bone density results on paper motivated her to make constructive changes that helped reverse her bone loss.

Osteoporosis Prevention
This book has a SOME good information. HOWEVER, this important information is assimilated by a layperson, not a medical expert who works with patients and emerging research on a daily basis. The book is poorly presented and edited. MUCH better books are "Osteoporosis for Dummies," "Reversing Osteopenia," and "Action Plan for Osteoporosis." Most importantly, be sure and discuss your questions with a medical specialist--don't rely on any of these books to self-diagnose or self-treat. The author's gem and personal analogies fall flat and are distracting in this book.

P.S. Like the author, I am a patient with osteoporosis, a writer, and have done extensive research on the subject.

A wonderful book
Renee Newman's book is a wonderful and easy way to learn and read about the importance of good heatlh, strong bones, and exercise in relation to osteoporosis. In each chapter are clear and specific examples to help one become more aware of how to prevent osteoporosis and to maintain good health. A great find to share with friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed "Osteoporosis Prevention" and after reading the book obtained a better understanding of bone loss and how to prevent it. ... Read more

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Many women have to spend one third of their lives in a postmenopausal state and they should have a good quality of life during this period. Althoug HRT is well accepted as the logical treatment of climacteric problems, the prevalence rate is very low in some countries. The reasons for not accepting HRT are manifold and complex. The objective of this book is to describe the essential advances in basic and clinical research that forms the basis of current HRT and to give an overview of the efficacy and safety of HRT. ... Read more

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This text takes a pragmatic approach to osteoporosis and the therapeutic options available to combat this disease. ... Read more

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This book is intended for physicians of all specialties who see patients that have or may be at risk of developing osteoporosis. ... Read more

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Osteoporosis is a major healthcare problem, affecting the lives of many individuals worldwide. In the UK alone, over 200,000 osteoporosis-related fractures occur annually - a figure that is set to increase as the population ages. Pharmacists see many patients with osteoporosis, and thus will benefit from a deeper understanding of this disease. Osteoporosis in Focus contains a clear, concise discussion of osteoporosis and reviews the role of the pharmacist in counselling patients on their illness, lifestyle and medicines. Chapter topics include prevention, monitoring the condition, interventions, drug treatment, hormone replacement therapy, bisphosphonates, and screening. The third book of the 'in Focus' series, Osteoporosis in Focus should be read by all pharmacists as well as by healthcare professionals with an interest in osteoporosis. ... Read more

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IF you expect to get all the knowledge you need to fightand prevent osteoporosis from your doctor, think again!

This book is a must read for ANYONE, irrespective of age and sex.Osetoporosis is a slow disease, developing over decades withoutobvious systems.

This book encompasses traditional and alternative therapies, selfhelp, as well as highly technical modalities.Subjects as obvious ascalcium supplementation, and as unexpected as the toxic effects ofcosmetic care are all available for the readers information, so we canconquer this silent epidemic. ... Read more

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bones be good
when Eva Snead researches a topic she does it thoroughly. this work is a comprehensive examination of BOTH convential/ allopathicand alternative/ natural approaches to prevention and treatment.Unlike many other authors of wholistic bent she gives credit to orthodox physicians and scientists when due and she also challenges some accepted 90's "natural" hype when it isn't backed up by good research or might pose a risk for the consumer. It is a very technical disussion but just when it might get too dry eva provides some witism for which she is famous.And she always makes sure to translate medicalese into laymans language for the reader's benefit.There is a wonderful explanation of chelation therapy, another of cellular electron bond/ionization/free radical theory. She handles diet and other environmental contributors to bone health. 27 pages of references from peer review publications and a terrific glossary of 15 pages.And an encouraging summary that explains that this scourge of osteoporosis is not just treatable but even reversible. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to osteoporosis (also Disuse osteoporosis; Idiopathic osteoporosis; Senile osteoporosis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on osteoporosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education, Bangor.Text on the pathogenesis and treatment of osteoporosis, for residents and clinicians. 24 contributors, 23 U.S. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to osteoporosis (also Disuse osteoporosis; Idiopathic osteoporosis; Senile osteoporosis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on osteoporosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the world outlook for osteoporosis therapeutics across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-a-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E. for osteoporosis therapeutics. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business. ... Read more