Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis in older men is underdiagnosed and undertreated even when fractures occur, says new study
Myupchar •Osteoporosis is a progressive and systemic skeletal disease characterised by low bone mass and bone mineral density
World Osteoporosis Day 2020: Hereditary factors can affect bone development in early years, women at higher risk, suggests study
Myupchar •Osteoporosis is a disease where the loss of bone minerals - and hence the bones - occurs very quickly, leading to brittle bones, fractures and frailty among other health issues
Osteoporosis affects an estimated 50 million Indians, but most cases go untreated, undiagnosed
Binita Priyambada •There is no data to conclusively state this, it is est that over 200 million people suffer from Osteoporosis worldwide.
World Osteoporosis Day 2019: Why women, in particular, should take guard against this malady
Myupchar •People living with osteoporosis tend to have lower bone mass and experience deterioration in the bone tissue.
Diet or work out to lose weight, but don't do both: Study
Myupchar •Scientists have found that the diet-exercise combo may slowly leach our bones, making them weaker and thinner with time.
Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod to market osteoporosis drug; to be manufactured in co's Ahmedabad unit
•The drug Risedronate Sodium delayed-release tablets, used for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
Debunking the milk myth: Is dairy really good for your bones, osteoporosis?
Maneka •The calcium content in milk actually becomes a health hazard as undigested portions of it are deposited in the urinary system and become kidney stones.
SpaceX resupply mission to International Space Station halted after poor weather
Ians •Launch of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft for a commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station on Thursday was scrubbed due to poor weather.
Menopausal hormone therapy can improve bone health: Study
Ians •Women who undergo hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes can not only increase bone mass, but also can improve bone structure, according to a new study
US gives go ahead to Dr Reddy's for osteoporosis drug
Fp Archives •Dr Reddy's Laboratories has received US Food and Drug Administration's approval for selling ibandronate sodium tablets used to treat osteoporosis, the regulator's website showed on Thursday.