Inhaled steroids lower bone mass in female asthmatics - The use of inhaled steroids for long-term treatment of asthma may lead to reduced bone density in premenopausal women.

Bone density level not a key factor in fractures - The decrease in bone density that accompanies aging is only a small factor in the greatly increased risk of hip fracture in older life, researchers ha...

Inhaled steroids stunt children's growth - Any of the inhaled steroids taken by asthmatic children could stunt their growth. ...

Low bone density or other risk factors? - It is generally assumed that low bone density indicates fracture risk. However, dense bones may not necessarily be sufficient to prevent hip fracture...

Organophosphates from pesticides lower bone density - Exposure to pesticides can significantly lower bone formation at tissue and cellular levels, according to an analysis of bone density in agricultural...

The safety of inhaled steroids for asthma - A copy of your article "Choking on Medicine" (vol 4 nos 6 and 8) has recently been passed to me

Inhaled steroids slow growth in children - More evidence that inhaled steroids carry the same risks as the oral kind. New research shows that children treated with the inhaled corticosteroid be...

Bone density improved by following your advice bone density improved - Two years ago, I had a bone densitometry test, which showed osteoporosis in the left hip. My doctor prescribed Fosamax and a calcium supplement. Tha...