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Calcium Supplements for Osteoporosis 9/18/2008

With the aging of the baby boomers, osteoporosis is looming as a major national epidemic.
TAGS: MINERALS | BONE DISORDERS | OSTEOPOROSIS | CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT | BONE DENSITY | FRACTURE
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Disorders Associated With Celiac Disease

With celiac disease, the risk of developing other autoimmune and nonautoimmune disorders increases.
TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Pharmaceutical Care of Celiac Disease

Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or sprue, is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by a genetic intolerance to gluten.
TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Removing Warts With Nonprescription Treatments

These skin growths are caused by certain subtypes of papillomavirus. 
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | INFECTIOUS DISEASE | DERMATOLOGY

Calcium Kidney Stones: Pathogenesis, Evaluation, and Treatment Options

Pharmacists should counsel these patients about lifestyle, dietary factors, and medication effects. 
TAGS: UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

Prostate and Kidney Precautions With Nonprescription Products

Certain categories of OTC products are problematic for patients with renal or prostate disorders. 
TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | UROLOGY | NEPHROLOGY

 

OSTEOPOROSIS

Male Osteoporosis 8/20/2007

Osteoporosis, known as the silent disease , can occur in all patients once their bones become thin and weak.
TAGS: MEN'S HEALTH | CALCIUM | BONE DISORDERS | OSTEOPOROSIS | BONE | TERIPARATIDE | TESTOSTERONE

Diseases Most Prevalent in Older Americans 6/19/2007

According to surveys by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, older Americans have high hopes of more drugs being available in the near future.
TAGS: DEPRESSION | GERIATRICS | CARDIOVASCULAR | DIABETES | RESPIRATORY DISORDERS | COPD | BONE DISORDERS | OSTEOPOROSIS | PARKINSON DISEASE

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