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Hominid 'caches' get bone-wear boost. (research in behavior of early human ancestors)
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April 26, 1986|
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Hominid 'caches' get bone-wear boost
As scientists learn more about the formation of archaeological sites thought to have been used by early human ancestors, or hominids, the behavior of our ancient forebears becomes, paradoxically, less clear.
A good example is a new study by anthropologist Richard Potts of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. After conducting the first analysis of bone weathering among animal remains at hominid sites, he reports that human ancestors transported the bones over a period of at least five to 10 years to several sites ...
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Osteoporosis: Listen hard for signs of this `silent disease'
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; ...million Americans are estimated to have osteoporosis, and another 34 million are at an...that you can take steps to prevent osteoporosis from occurring or at least minimize...Peters, a family practitioner and osteoporosis expert at Edward Hospital and Health...
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Osteoporosis; Facts to Know.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Osteoporosis
; ...million American women already have osteoporosis, and 34 million have low bone density...all women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in the years ahead...care professional or been screened for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is under-recognized...
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Osteoporosis in Older Men: Feelings of Masculinity and a 'Women's Disease'
Magazine article from: Generations
; Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder characterized...older adults, but the construction of osteoporosis as a "women's disease," and men...Though men are indeed at risk for osteoporosis, it does occur primarily among postmenopausal...
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Osteoporosis: talk isn't cheap, it's essential.(Editorial)
Magazine article from: Journal of Family Practice
; Osteoporosis appears to be a popular topic of discussion...availability of bone densitometers have made osteoporosis a frequent feature of the lay and medical...questionnaire to assess the community burden of osteoporosis, we held a series of focus groups...
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Osteoporosis affects both men and women
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL)
; Sosenko. Jozwiak Osteoporosis has long been identified as a disease...until recently, the risk of osteoporosis in men has been largely disregarded...attention on the growing incidence of osteoporosis in both men and women. Researchers...
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Osteoporosis; Overview.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Osteoporosis
; Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," is a preventable...without causing any symptoms. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates as many as eight million women in the U.S. have osteoporosis, and that by 2020, 14 million individuals...
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Osteoporosis; Questions to Ask.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Osteoporosis
; ...following 'Questions To Ask' about osteoporosis so you're prepared to discuss...professional. * Am I at risk for osteoporosis? * Do any of my medications increase my risk for developing osteoporosis? * What options are available...
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Osteoporosis: review of disease, diagnosis, and treatments for the advanced practice nurse.
Magazine article from: The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice
; ...Education Conclusion References Abstract Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that is a major...There are often no physical findings of osteoporosis creating detection and treatment of osteoporosis difficult. Unfortunately, the rates...
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Osteoporosis in Men Affects One in Five Men Over 50; New report shows disease is more serious in men than previously estimated; Australian celebrities and sports stars join the global fight against the 'silent epidemic'.
PR Newswire
; ...Australia, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Osteoporosis in men is much more widespread than...report issued today to mark World Osteoporosis Day. Worldwide, one in five men over 50 will have an osteoporosis fracture, according to Osteoporosis...
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Osteoporosis in men.(anticonvulsants in usage)
Magazine article from: Radiologic Technology
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