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Osteoporosis: New Treatments for Bone Loss
All of us lose bone density as we grow older - It's a progressive disorder - A fact of life. There is no specific age group, gender or ethnicity immune from osteoporosis. We are now aware that certain other diseases and medications used to treat other illnesses may accelerate the rate of bone loss. Until recently, there has been no way to determine the amount of bone loss anyone has experienced ? and no way to treat or reverse the damage, once begun. Left untreated, osteoporosis makes itself known by increased risk of fracture, stooping posture and loss of height.
In today's fast-advancing medical technology, there are new ways to fight the disease. Bone density can be measured easily and accurately. Several medications are now available that can slow the loss of bone and even replace lost bone! These medications reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
OSTEOPOROSIS: New Treatments for Bone Loss informs you of the signs and symptoms of this silent disease and provides needed information on the new drugs and treatments. This program is produced for The Health Network and is co-hosted by Nelson B. Watts, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Emory University and Director, Osteoporosis and Bone Health Programs, The Emory Clinic.
This 30-minute documentary is produced by Information Television Network as part of its award-winning series, The Cutting Edge Medical Report, and is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For information on air dates and times, or to order a VHS copy of the program, call 1-888-380-6500.
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