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Osteoporosis/Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is often described as a pediatric disease that manifests itself in old age. However, osteoporosis is not, and should not, be considered part of the normal aging process. The word osteoporosis means porous bone; and is defined as a metabolic bone disease that is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone …

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Arthritis

The word arthritis applies to more than 100 different conditions of unknown or varied causes. Joint involvement is the most characteristic aspect of arthritis, but various forms can also result in such problems as kidney disease, blindness, and premature death. Arthritis causes pain, loss of movement, and sometimes swelling of joints and tissues. Common forms …

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