Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory disease usually found in children under 16 years old. It is one of the most common diseases in children, affecting up to 3 in 1000, and is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. […]
Bone fractures are not uncommon. In most cases, they are a minor inconvenience and are eventually fully healed. In rare cases, however, the broken bone does not heal with typical treatments. This is referred to as a non-union bone fracture, and can cause pain and […]
Calcium is one of the most important nutrients for developing and maintaining bone health. The symptoms of calcium deficiency may not be apparent immediately; however, monitoring calcium intake is important not for maintaining current health, but also for future health. Calcium deficiency is a problem […]
Many medications have side effects or other components that lead to bone loss, or increase the chance of breaking a bone. Those with diseases that have no other choice but to take medicine that may have harmful side effects should take extra precautions to protect […]
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