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13 Treatment Options in Osteoporosis

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases recommends physicians treat osteoporosis with either medication or surgery. Which therapy is best depends upon the individual patient. In this slideshow, we review the various treatment options available to patients.

How well do you know the NIAMS treatment guidelines for osteoporosis?

In this quiz, we test your knowledge of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) treatment recommendations for osteoporosis. For more information see: "13 Treatment Options in Osteoporosis."

Preventing and Treating Bone Loss in Lupus

Low bone density and subsequent factures from osteoporosis are persistent problems in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This has become especially true as improved treatments have expanded lifespans for these patients, enabling them to live to ages at which osteoporosis becomes higher-risk.

Lessons learned from a failed treatment for axial spondyloarthritis

A well-established treatment for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's disease failed to work in axial spondyloarthritis patients, a study shows. But the study's failure may tell us more than not.

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