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Osteoporosis 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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About.com Osteoporosis: Risk and Prevention
Find out your risk and how to prevent this disease.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa080499.htm

Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition
Comprehensive osteoporosis treatment and prevention information for families and sufferers of this disorder.
http://www.fitbones.org/

Arthritis Insight - Osteoporosis
Information about osteoporosis, including statistics, diagnosis, treatment, community center, news, tips and resources.
http://www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/op.html

Australian Bone Density Testing Centre
Information on done density testing and education to assess risk of fracture and prevention.
http://www.bonedensitytesting.com.au

Bone Densitometry
Information on what to expect for this diagnostic procedure.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/dexa.htm

Bone Health for Life
Practical advice to improve bone health.
http://www.bonehealthforlife.org.au

Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Article by Carolyn J. Strange examining some things will help to lessen the effects of osteoporosis, and reduce its severity.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/796_bone.html

Cedars-Sinai Health System
Offers treatment options, information and clinical studies for osteoporosis.
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5219.html

Dem Bones: Hip Fractures Dangerous For Elderly Men
Osteoporosis is less common in men, but when it does occur it can have serious effects. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral.
http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=15328

Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Osteoporosis
Discussion groups and newsgroups, related sites.
http://www.pslgroup.com/OSTEOPOROSIS.HTM

DrDonnica.com
Discusses treatment prevention, causes, symptoms and alternative treatment of osteoporosis.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=532

eMedicine Health - Osteoporosis
Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5516-1.asp

Florida Osteoporosis Board
Educational and informational resource.
http://www.osteoporosisflorida.org

Foundation For Osteoporosis Research And Education
An organization dedicated to serving both the public and medical community through research and education to increase the awareness of osteoporosis.
http://www.fore.org/

Health Link MCW
An article about Osteoporosis, its current evaluation and treatment.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/983292666.html

Health Link MCW
An article about the diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis in older men.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/993855007.html

Healthology Osteoporosis Focus
Learn how to prevent and treat this disease. Features webcasts or transcripts and articles.
http://www.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=healthology&f=osteoporosis

Learn about Osteoporosis
Details about its impact on women's health and nutrition, and research on calcium absorption, vitamins, aerobic exercises, and treatments such as calcium supplements are discussed.
http://www.learn-about-osteoporosis.com

Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis
Information on risk-factors, prevention and treatment of osteporosis.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoporosis/DS00128

MedicineNet
About Osteoporosis, its prevention, detection and therapies.
http://www.aboutosteoporosis.com

Medinfo: Osteoporosis
Easy to understand information for patients on osteoporosis.
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/osteoporosis.html

National Institute of Health - Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
Information to health care professionals, patients and the public about metabolic bone diseases.
http://www.osteo.org/

National Osteoporosis Foundation
Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health. Includes news, resources for patients and professionals, and information on advocacy and prevention.
http://www.nof.org

National Osteoporosis Society
The only UK national charity dedicated to eradicating osteoporosis and promoting bone health in both men and women.
http://www.nos.org.uk/

National Osteoporosis Society
What is osteoporosis? Who is at risk? Prevention and treatment. Information available for patients and health professionals.
http://www.nos.org.uk/

New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center
Special interest in clinical research, osteoporosis care, and bone density testing. Includes links patient and healthcare information.
http://nmbonecare.com

OBGYN.net, Osteoporosis page
Physician reviewed site offering Medical Professionals and women news and information on osteoporosis.
http://www.obgyn.net/osteo/osteo.asp

Oregon Osteoporosis Center, Portland, Oregon
Provides clinical care and evaluation, clinical research activities, and educational programs, with a primary focus on osteoporosis and related disorders.
http://www.oregonosteoporosis.com

OsteoMark
Engaged in the discovery and commercialization of products associated with osteoporosis and other collagen-related diseases.
http://www.ostex.com/

Osteoporosis
Short text description of osteoporosis, risk factors, prevalence.
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/osteop.htm

Osteoporosis
Information about osteoporosis. Part of Imaginis.com, a women's health website.
http://www.imaginis.com/osteoporosis/

Osteoporosis
Gives a comprehensive analysis of how various nutrients affect this disorder.
http://www.acu-cell.com/dis-ost.html

Osteoporosis
Comprehensive information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.
http://orthopedics.about.com/health/orthopedics/blosteoporosis.htm

Osteoporosis
Her recent diagnosis of osteoporosis caused Virginia Ramage Smith to do some serious investigations into the cause, treatment and prevention of this disease.
http://www.thebestisyet.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/pando19/start.cgi/viewfrom16.htm

Osteoporosis and bone physiology
Osteoporosis description, diagnosis, treatment, and explanation of underlying physiology.
http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/

Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease Drug Database
Database of commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis and paget's disease.
http://www.coreynahman.com/osteoporosis_pagets.html

Osteoporosis Australia

http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/

Osteoporosis Centre
Definitions, illustrations, hip fractures.
http://www.osteoporosis-centre.org/

Osteoporosis Education Project
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.
http://www.betterbones.com

Osteoporosis Health Center
Resources and links by DrDonnica.com.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=125

Osteoporosis in Men
Information on risk factors, testing and treatments for men suffering from osteoporosis.
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8741/

Osteoporosis in Scotland
Initiative was established between to implement guidelines for management.
http://www.osteoporosisinscotland.org

Osteoporosis Info
Information on the prevention of osteoporosis and the prevention of falls. Includes a discussion board.
http://www.osteoporosis-info.com/

Osteoporosis Online
Website of the Osteoporosis Society of Canada's. Provides up-to-date information on the risks, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
http://www.osteoporosis.ca

Osteoporosis Resource Center, by Spine-Health
In-depth review of causes, risk factors, prevention and full range of treatment options.
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/osteoporosis/osteopor02.html

Osteoporosis Resource Centers
Information on osteoporosis, osteopenia, and other bone diseases, listing of doctors and osteoporosis treatment centers in the Mid-Atlantic area.
http://www.osteorec.com/

Osteoporosis Resource Centers
An organization of physician offices for the diagnosis and management of Osteoporosis.
http://www.osteorec.com/

Osteoporosis Resources
Links to resources for this disease.
http://www.medicalresources.org/osteo.html

Osteoporosis: A New Era in Recognition and Treatment
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.]
http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/2664

RXinsider: Osteoporosis
A free informational monograph for patient counseling and education.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/osteoporosis.htm

Straight Talk about Osteoporosis
Information on how to catch the early signs, and learn how to prevent this bone disorder.
http://www.straight-talk-about-osteoporosis.com

Test Your Calcium IQ
Interactive quiz designed to educate people about calcium and their bone health.
http://www.arhp.org/patienteducation/interactivetools/calciumiq/index.cfm?ID=276

The Osteoporosis Center
Includes discussions on diagnosis, complications, treatments and newest osteoporosis drugs discussed.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/osteoporosis/

The Osteoporosis Nutritionist
Information on individualized nutrition and lifestyle consulting services.
http://www.susanbrownphd.com/

Tone Your Bones
Created by osteoporosis experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Leads visitors through a virtual clinic visit while providing information on testing, nutrition, exercise, and home safety.
http://www.toneyourbones.org/

WebMD Health
A consumer health site for Osteoporosis.
http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/osteoporosis/default.htm

Yahoo! Health - Osteoporosis Health Center
Information on prevention, bone loss, vitamins, nutrition, exercises and treatments.
http://health.yahoo.com/health/centers/strongbones/




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