January 6, 2009 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
New Year Off To A Bad Start For Osteoporosis Drugs
The year 2009 has just begun, and it looks like it will be a year of big surprises – at least for the makers of Osteoporosis drugs. New information is … Continue Reading →
January 4, 2009 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
A Look At Osteoporosis Diagnosis In The Future
Did you ever try to imagine what our world will be like in the year 2050? While watching the news last night, I asked myself the question and, not surprisingly, … Continue Reading →
December 17, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Study Shows Grapefruit Slows Down Bone Loss
We’ve all heard of the many health benefits of oranges and of other citrus fruits. But there’s a lot more to citrus than just Vitamin C… A new study conducted … Continue Reading →
December 12, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Olympic Athlete Fractures Bones: Does She Need Osteoporosis Treatment?
You surely know by now that it really makes me happy to share experiences, comments and opinions with you either by phone, by email and in person. One of the … Continue Reading →
December 4, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteoporosis Drugs May Produce Healthy Statistics, But Not Healthy People
Not so long ago, my youngest son Michael asked me to help him with his Biology homework. While I was absent-mindedly thumbing through his 300 plus page textbook, a sinking … Continue Reading →
December 3, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteoporosis Is NOT A Disease
The Merck Manual (the world’s best-selling medical textbook and published, ironically, by the makers of Fosamax) defines osteoporosis as “A systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural … Continue Reading →
November 12, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Calcium And Osteoporosis
Q: I am interested in your answers on calcium. I’ve had back trouble for several years and just had my 3rd back surgery. After my bone density test, my doctor … Continue Reading →
November 12, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Difference Between Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis
Q: It is actually osteoarthritis that I have been diagnosed in the lumbar spine area. What’s the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis? A: Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory and painful condition … Continue Reading →
October 28, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteoporosis, Fosamax, And Your Jaw
Q: I have to visit the dentist tomorrow; I have a tooth that is tender. After reading what you and others say about Fosamax and problems with the jaw, I … Continue Reading →
October 27, 2008 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Welcome To The Brand New Save Our Bones Blog
It’s busy here as usual as I’m wrapping up some exciting upcoming projects. I truly never expected such an overwhelming response to my book and my website. It turns out … Continue Reading →