By: Shane Pulgar 9G Science P.T: Osteoporosis Detection!

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Osteoporosis detection!

By: Shane Pulgar 9G


Science P.T

What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis

is a disease of the bones in which


the quality and density of bone is reduced 1. This
makes bones porous and fragile, greatly
increasing the risk of a fracture.

Who gets Osteoporosis?

oporosis affects an estimated 200 million


people worldwide approximately onetenth of women aged 60, one fifth of
women aged 70, two fifths of women aged
80, and two-thirds of women aged 90 3.
Oste

Treatment for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis treatment includes both lifestyle changes and


medications. Treatment programs focus on nutrition, physical
exercise.

safety issues to prevent falls that may result in broken bones.

Available oral medications include alendronate, raloxifene


ibandronate , and risedronate for preventing and treating
postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Zoledronate is a once-yearly intravenous infusion for preventing and


treating postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Teriparatide is a self-injectable medication used to treat osteoporosis


in postmenopausal women and men.

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