November 30, 2014
“But, I don’t want to get fat” was the constant refrain of a patient who consistantly lost weight, lost muscle mass, and fractured again. Despite urging bordering on harassment, from...
November 6, 2014
We can get ALL of our Calcium from foods. We need 1200-1500 mg daily, especially if we have not been getting that much for years. Most of us have not...
October 24, 2014
Welcome to the European Breakfast Buffet. Calcium rich foods are featured in cheeses and yogurts. At least 3 choices of cheeses on a rotation from day to day. Yogurt comes...
May 30, 2014
Patients who have already fractured may need osteoporosis medications. Adding fractures to a low BMD or T-score on DXA makes the Clinical Osteoporosis more severe and increases Fracture Risk. This...
May 11, 2014
Mothers give a lot to their children – even their bones! That is a hidden sacrifice, and a great gift. That is why it is important to maximize your Bone...
March 17, 2014
Last time we discussed the disabilities caused by “humpback” kyphosis. A major factor in “humpback” is weak back muscles. Upright posture decreases the strain of gravity pulling you forward. Strong...
March 14, 2014
Many women and men develop a “humpback” as they age – often starting in their 30’s, 40’s, or 50’s. “Humpback” or Kyphosis tends to run in families. There is a genetic...
February 27, 2014
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) met last week. Our society has been dedicated to properly evaluating DXA to determine Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and t-score. Now ISCD is taking...
December 14, 2013
Recently a patient finished her half hour visit by saying, “so there is nothing you can do for me”. We had discussed Low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) on her DXA;...
August 4, 2013
Fracture Risk is much more than Bone Mineral Density (BMD) or t-score. Many medical conditions cause osteoporosis and fractures. Blood tests can detect those medical problems. This is the post on...