Monday, July 6, 2009

Bone Density Test May Be Misleading

HEALTHY BONES NEWSLETTER
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Monday, July 6, 2009

In This Issue
> FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen
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> Hispanic Women and Osteoporosis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfi0E1
> Are Drugs the Only Method of Treatment?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfj0E2
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Bone Density Test
May Be Misleading
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfk0E3
Although regular bone density tests are
suggested for patients, medications
may be affecting the results.
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> Protect Your Posture
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfm0E5
> How to Prevent Joint Damage
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfn0E6

HEALTH NEWS & FEATURES

FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfh0Ez
The FDA has been advised to put tighter restrictions on recommended
usage and dosage of the popular pain reliever acetaminophen.
Also See:
> Overweight People Live Longer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfo0E7
> Help for High-Risk Heart Attacks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfp0E8

Hispanic Women and Osteoporosis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e8cL0Nec4j0F40Bmfi0E1
Bone density loss doesn't discriminate. Hispanic women are at a higher
risk than commonly known.
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> How to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

Are Drugs the Only Method of Treatment?
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This member is having trouble with osteoporosis medications, which has
her concerned about taking them long term.

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