osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

Woman's Hospital

Cathy started experiencing pain in the right and left side of her waist hip area. After three weeks of the pain, she decided to talk to her doctor who recommended she have a DEXA scan. A DEXA scan is an imaging test that measures bone density (strength) and can provide helpful details about your risk […]

The Silent Disease

The Silent Disease

Woman's Hospital

Each year the International Osteoporosis Foundation designates October 20 as World Osteoporosis Day to raise global awareness for the disease. Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens your bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It is sometimes called a “silent disease” because it can develop gradually over many years without causing […]