Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Information from the Experts: Understand Your Bone Mineral Density Test, Causes of Bone Loss, Prevention, and Treatment

Most of us have heard about osteoporosis and osteopenia, especially in the elderly. We are told by our doctors and the media that if we fail to get adequate calcium during our lives, we are at high risk for these conditions later in life. While this is true, it is by no means the complete picture. In his book, Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Information from the Experts, Dr. Adam Barron provides us with the information that our health care providers sometimes fail to tell us. He discusses the potential causes of bone loss, what to do if you're diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, how to understand T scores and laboratory tests, and the various treatments available-all in an easy to read, nonscientific style, and highlighted throughout with case studies describing actual patient conditions. If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis-or you suspect that you do-the information shared by Dr. Barron prepares you for talking to your doctor to minimize the effects of these conditions.