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  2. Osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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    Frequency. 15% (50 year olds), 70% (over 80 year olds) [7] Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracture risk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. [3]

  3. 24 Things You Really to Know About Osteoporosis ... - AOL

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    People with osteoporosis have bones that are weak and break easily. Osteoporosis is called a “silent” disease. You may have bone loss for many years without any symptoms until you break a bone ...

  4. Osteomalacia - Wikipedia

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    Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by the softening of the bones caused by impaired bone metabolism primarily due to inadequate levels of available phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D, or because of resorption of calcium. The impairment of bone metabolism causes inadequate bone mineralization . Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets ...

  5. Bone fracture - Wikipedia

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    Orthopedics. Diagnostic method. X-ray, MRI. A bone fracture (abbreviated FRX or Fx, Fx, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of any bone in the body. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture. [1]

  6. Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? - AOL

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    Speaking to a healthcare professional about your hair loss symptoms is a great place to start. Whether you’re experiencing sudden, rapid hair loss or gradual thinning, you may be able to ...

  7. Osteopenia - Wikipedia

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    Osteopenia. Osteopenia, known as " low bone mass " or "low bone density", is a condition in which bone mineral density is low. [1] Because their bones are weaker, people with osteopenia may have a higher risk of fractures, and some people may go on to develop osteoporosis. [2] In 2010, 43 million older adults in the US had osteopenia. [3]

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