Xiao Chaoyang, a rheumatology, allergy and immunologist at Tucheng Hospital, pointed out that the location of the dual-energy X-ray absorption analyzer (DXA) for bone mineral density examination. Take the hip joint as an example. (Provided by Tucheng Hospital) [Reporter Qiu Shuyu/New Taipei Report]A 65-year-old Ms. Xiao went to the doctor with joint stiffness one morning. … Read more
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, plays an important role in various functions in the body, from maintaining bone health to regulating other nutrients, and is essential for your health and immune system. Vitamin D deficiency in the body and neglect of its treatment is one of the main reasons for the occurrence … Read more
Osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases: Susceptibility to these diseases increases from midlife. Luckily, you can counteract this with a few simple measures. osteoporosis: Bones become brittle with age It is normal for bone density to decrease with age. at osteoporosis (bone loss) this process is accelerated. Bone loss begins earlier in women than in men. Due … Read more