June 30, 2020
I was told last week about the mother of an acquaintance in Chicago. His mother has had Vertebral Fractures again and again and again. After each fracture she has been...
June 24, 2020
You just tripped and suffered a minor fracture? You just started menopause or male low “T”? You are now on Medicare? Are you concerned about your bone health? If not,...
June 21, 2020
Fathers Day is a time to remember your Dad. Those young enough and fortunate enough to have a living Dad today should take time to connect and honor him, even...
December 8, 2019
National Bone Health treatment goals are changing for those patients with high fracture risk. Simply preserving bones already at a too high fracture risk never made much sense to this...
January 31, 2018
Treat to Target means aiming for NO NEW FRACTURES. As discussed last time, the original target was to maintain Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at the level first tested. 25 years...
March 14, 2017
Choose your parents well. Their genetics mix to form your genetics. Your genetics play a large role in determining your potential strengths and weaknesses. However, what you do with your...
February 16, 2017
Bones are over 80% protein. The organic part of bone is collagen, which is protein. Calcium is gradually deposited into the organic bone matrix to make bone stiffer. Ideal bone is mildly flexible,...
February 3, 2017
Calcium is responsible for the stiffness and strength in bones. Calcium is what we measure when we measure Bone Mineral Density. Without sufficient calcium intake you cannot have strong bones. Most...
January 14, 2017
True in the 1960’s – even more true today. We expect to live into our 80’ and 90’s. We expect to enjoy those extra years. We can, with a little...
August 11, 2015
Patients with poorly controlled Diabetes and high blood sugar levels often have bone with above average Bone Mineral Density (BMD). This is good? WRONG !! High blood sugars lead to...