Glucocorticoids are often used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases such as arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases. The most common glucocorticoids consist of prednisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone. Although these medications have many benefits, they are the number one cause of secondary osteoporosis.[1] Recently, the International Osteoporosis Foundation released [...]
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors for COPD Patients: Heightened Awareness
September 14, 2011 – 10:44 am
This time last year we told you about the various osteoporosis risk factors such as smoking, calcium deficiencies and other factors in our Learning About Osteoporosis Risk Factors We Can Control blog post. We also highlighted the risks associated with the long-term use of medications like prednisone, cortisone, prednisone, and dexamethasone and how they may [...]
Osteoporosis Gardening Safety Tips
May 18, 2011 – 2:13 pm
With spring comes warmer weather and the gardening season is upon us. When we set aside enough time for gardening we really see results. We can stand back and watch plants grow and bloom knowing it was our green thumb that made it happen. Osteoporosis shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this activity. Based on information [...]
