Osteopenia disease is a bone condition in which is characterized by a low density of bones, in which leads to bone weakening and an increased risk of breaking a bone (fracture). Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two related conditions. As saying this the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is that in osteopenia the bone loss is not as severe as the osteoporosis disease. This means that someone with osteopenia is more likely to fracture their bone than someone with a normal bone density, but is less likely to fracture a bone than someone with osteoporosis. This disease is very important because bone fractures due to osteopenia and osteoporosis they can be painful.…
Bones can also get brittle and fragile and even result in more chronic disease such as osteoporosis. Treatment of the…
Mineralized bones store growth factors like insulin. Some minerals that bones store are calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Long bones contain yellow marrow in the hollow cavities which is the last energy device in a starvation situation. 3.…
Paget’s Disease Paget’s disease is the breakdown of bone in an abnormal fashion, which then leads to bone forming abnormally. Bones naturally break down and new tissue is formed, this is called renewal. The disease disrupts the renewal process, and creates abnormalities. The abnormalities usually include enlargement and weakening of bones.…
Osteoblasts are bone cells and their purpose is to absorb calcium from the blood and lay it down in the cartilage as small plates. The plates start in the middle of the long bone in the area known as the primary centre and are laid out in both directions toward the ends of the bone, making it…
CALCIUM Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Not having enough calcium can cause many health problems. Calcium insufficiency also causes weak bones and tooth decay. This is because almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth.…
Bones are living tissues that changes constantly so that new bone cells can be made to replace the old ones. This is known as the bone remodeling. Osteoporosis is the effect of disturbance in the bone remodeling. Cells such as osteoblasts are responsible in making the new tissues while osteoclasts are responsible to break down the bone tissues. Both of these cells works simultaneously work together in bone remodeling.…
A generic term for bone disease characterized by poor mineralization, which overlaps with osteoporosis, but differs from in that there…
It is recommended that women >50 years and men >70 years take calcium 1200mg/day (food plus supplement) and vitamin D 800 units/daily. Foods that are rich in calcium include dairy products such as milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, soy products and vegetables…
Osteoporosis is very common in the world we live in today. About 54 million Americans are diagnosed with this disease. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that cutbacks bone mass. The bones become very brittle and frail and are unable to support your weight and usually fracture. The bones that are most likely to fracture are your hips, spine, wrist, shoulder and hip.…
What exposure have you had to osteopathic medicine? 500 words My first exposure to osteopathic medicine came when I sat down to interview Dr. Andrew Barnosky, an Emergency Physician at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. I then shadowed Dr. Nina Censoplano for a morning round at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at C.S. Mott Children 's Hospital. As I developed an interest in emergency medicine, I shadowed Dr. Ken Bishop for nineteen hours in the Emergency Department at the Beaumont Hospital in Troy.…
Osteoporosis is one of those diseases that can sneak up on you without you being aware of it. The signs are subtle, and are not as pronounced until some damage has already been done to the bones. Although not all of the answers are clear, there has…
Osteoporosis is also known as the thinning of bones. The medical definition is a disease which weaken the bones overtime. Osteoporosis can happen to anyone but many women are at a higher risk than men.;Especially women who are just getting through their menopause stage. Osteoporosis affects the body in many ways. For instance the bones are weak so you need to find ways to stay healthy and take care of yourself.…
Remodeling is the process of creating new bone and removing old bone. It occurs constantly in growing children as well as in adults in the following situations: When bones grow, remodeling causes bone tissue to be redistributed to maintain the shape and structure of the bone. In response to new stresses applied to a bone, remodeling increases bone strength by adding new bone tissue where appropriate.…
You must have seen several commercials, which explain the importance of calcium in your toothpaste, and food items. One may say – “A body needs calcium as a sword needs a whetstone” That’s right in a way. However, have you read a quote by Mr. David Wolfe, a well-known American writer, which says, “The calcium theory has probably done more to damage our health than any single theory in the history of humanity”? Read that again and think. Most people…