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Osteoporosis Symptoms

Osteoporosis Overview June 2015 Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are...

Osteoporosis Pathophysiology

Osteoporosis in Men June 2015 Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the skeleton to weaken and the bones to break. It poses a significant threat to millions of men in the United States. Despite these compelling figures, surveys suggest that a majority of American men...

Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Source: https://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/osteoporosis_hoh…   Osteoporosis February 2016 This publication is for people who have osteoporosis, their families, and others interested in learning more about the disease. It describes...

Oral Cancer Treatment

Treatment Option Overview Depending on the site and extent of the primary tumor and the status of the lymph nodes, some general considerations for the treatment of lip and oral cavity cancer include the following:[1-5] Surgery alone. Radiation therapy alone. A...

Oral Cancer Symptoms

About Oral Cancer Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and pharynx (the back of the throat). Oral cancer accounts for roughly three percent of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States. Approximately 48,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer each...