December 2005
Ask the Doctors: 12/05
Subscribers Only Actonel vs. Fosamax for osteoporosis prevention; Bone spurs on the spine; Defining an arthritic cyst
Magnets, Copper, And Arthritis
Subscribers Only Despite a lack of evidence, millions of Americans are convinced that copper bracelets and therapeutic magnets relieve pain.
Keeping Your Bones Strong
Subscribers Only While good bone habits won’t make you look better, they will help you live better—fracture-free.
Is It A Sprain Or A Strain?
Subscribers Only These two types of injuries are different in some respects, alike in others.
In the News: 12/05
Subscribers Only Statin use reduces fracture risk; Stem-cell breakthrough for spinal injuries; Baby boomer obesity sparks increase in arthritis
Whats New In Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs?
Subscribers Only Although there’s no cure for RA, new treatments are showing promise.