There is no physician specialty dedicated solely to osteoporosis, nor is there a certification program for health professionals who treat the disease. ... read more
Osteoporosis is considered to be one of the most under-treated and under-diagnosed conditions in the United States (1). The potential to develop osteoporosis is not easily diagnosed as well - there is an algorithm called the FRAX Algorithm (2) used by doctors to compute fracture probabilities in men. read more
There are no true cures for osteoporosis, as this eMedTV article explains. However, you can minimize your risk of developing the condition. This page describes ways to reduce your risk, including eating a healthy diet and quitting smoking. read more