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Hip fracture rates have dropped, Canada study finds

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Source: Reuters
Hip fracture rates have declined among the elderly for a variety of reasons, but the disabling injury is still a major health threat as populations age, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
A steady year-over-year decline in fracture rates since 1985 predates widespread use of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and preserve bone density, the researchers [...]

New osteoporosis treatment offers proven fracture protection and added convenience

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Canadians with postmenopausal osteoporosis have a new treatment option that provides proven protection against fractures, with a convenient, once-a-month dosing regimen. Actonel 150 mg is the first and only once-a-month dosing option available in Canada for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
“Many of my osteoporosis patients have asked me about the availability of a once-a-month dosing [...]

How strong are your bones? DEXA-Scan can tell you

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Don’t wait until your bones get so brittle that they break and fracture more easily than normal. A routine DEXA-Scan is the term used for “Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry.” It is a simple, fast and safe way to determine the presences and or risk of developing osteoporosis by detecting low bone density before bones weaken [...]