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WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY SPECIAL

WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY is observed annually on 20th October and launches a yearlong campaign dedicated to raising global awareness for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a metabolic bone disease. WMD (World Osteoporosis Day) was launched on 20th October 1996 by the United Kingdom More

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Explaining the DISEASE

Osteoporosis Is A Systemic Bone Disease In Which The Micro-Architectural Deterioration Of Bone Tissue Occurs

Zubeda Akhter

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens, and makes bones brittle. It is characterized by low bone mass density. Our bones are for support and protection. The ligaments are fibrous connective tissue connecting bones and cartilage, serving as support. We must prevent weakness, contracture, degeneration More

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TALKING THE PROBLEM

On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day Altaf Khan talks to Dr Shariq Masoodi, Additional Professor Deptt. of Endocrinology, SKIMS for GK Magazine,

Altaf Khan: What are the problems associated with this disease?Dr Shariq Masoodi : Osteoporosis affects all bones in the body, however fractures occur most frequently in the vertebrae (spine), wrist and hip. Osteoporotic fractures of the pelvis, upper arm and lower leg are also More

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Do you know the 10 alarming facts about Osteoporosis?

1.  75% of women in Kashmir have Vitamin D deficiency.2.  80%-90% of household women have Vitamin D deficiency in Kashmir.3.  1 among 3 persons in Kashmir will have significant osteoporosis by 65th   birthday.4.  An osteoporotic fracture occurs every 3 seconds More

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Doctor Speaks

We asked Senior Endocrinologist Dr Abdul Hameed Zargar the reason for high prevalence of Osteoporosis in this part of the world, he revealed something that points out how alarming the situation is:   “2/3 rd of doctors in SKIMS had Vitamin D deficiency based on the tests conducted some years More

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