You can help prevent osteoporosis-related fractures. As the most common bone disease, osteoporosis is a growing problem in our aging population. It is sometimes confused with osteoarthritis, which is the wearing out of cartilage.
Osteoporosis is when the bones become porous or thin, caused by a lack of calcium structure in the bone. Aging leads to calcium loss, which causes a decrease in bone density. This is much more of a problem for women. As women go through menopause, their bones can lose as much as 3% of their calcium per year.
May is Women's Health Month and a great time to think about yearly exams. Our Women's Comprehensive Health Institute offers a full range of women's services in one day, in one convenient location.
High blood pressure is very common but can't be seen or felt. Many people with high blood pressure don't know they have it. Check out a new section on our website that explains what blood pressure is and how it affects health.
Our newest location, off I-10 at the Ralph Fair Road exit, offers primary care services for the entire family.
The location also features a comprehensive range of services, a state-of-the-art imaging center and specialists in orthopaedics, sports medicine, behavioral health, physical therapy and urology. Call 210-450-6800 for an appointment or visit us online.
Each month we feature an update from the researchers at UT Health, who are working behind the scenes to find cures and treatments for many conditions and diseases.
