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

What’s New In Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs?

Subscribers Only Although there’s no cure for RA, new treatments are showing promise.