There are striking inequities in calcium intake between rich and poor populations.
Appropriate calcium intake has shown many health benefits, such as reduction of …

Approximately 10 million men and women in the US have osteoporosis, 1 a metabolic bone
disease characterized by low bone density and deterioration of bone architecture that …

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among menopausal women has
increased in the last years. This review examines the evidence from systematic reviews …

CONTEXT: Although numerous trials have evaluated efficacy of diet, fluid, or supplement
interventions for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis, few are included in previous …

A white paper resulting from the outcomes of the Osteoporosis Australia Summit, 20 October
2011 Abstract Osteoporosis imposes a tremendous burden on Australia: 1.2 million …

The case of an 83-year-old man who has had a fall-related injury and continues to be the
sole caregiver for his wife who has dementia exemplifies a common situation that clinicians …

Objectives: Beta-thalassemias are a group of recessively autosomal inherited disorders of
hemoglobin synthesis, which, due to mutations of the beta-globin gene, lead to various …

As we approach the end of the first 50 years of human space travel, much has been learned
about adaptation to microgravity and the risks associated with extended‐duration space …

Dietary factors have been shown to influence urine composition and modulate the risk of
kidney stone disease. With the rising prevalence of stone disease in many industrialized …

Background: The prevalence of mental health concerns among university students in the
United States (US) continues to increase, while current treatments, including medication and …