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The word osteopenia really means low bone mass. Well, what does that mean? Back in the early 1990s, the World Health Organization got together for the first time, and said how do we categorize people?

Osteopenia is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in bone density which results in fragile bones susceptible to fractures. Several factors, such as genetics and aging, contribute to ...

ROCHESTER — Department-wide staffing changes, including layoffs in some cases, are happening at Mayo Clinic. Officials at Mayo Clinic describe the changes as a process to “grow and evolve its ...

Pleurisy, which is inflammation in the lining of your lungs (pleura) that causes pain when you breathe, doesn't always need treatment. But you should always see a doctor if you have chest pain ...

In 1938, the Mayo Clinic faced its greatest challenge when Sister Joseph Dempsey, Dr. Charlie, and Dr. Will all died within a few months of each other. In spite of the passing all three leaders ...

ROCHESTER — A Mayo Clinic-developed blood test to diagnose ... can help patients get the treatment they need. "One caveat with these therapies is that they really need to treat patients when ...

There are four main approaches to treatment—psychotherapy, antidepressant medications, neuromodulation, and lifestyle measures—and all address different facets of the disorder.

While there are some amazing topical ingredients you can try (from vitamin C to niacinamide), some cases of hyperpigmentation may need further treatment – often in-clinic. I asked four experts ...

Corticosteroid therapy is effective in all forms of autoimmune hepatitis, and the combination of prednisone and azathioprine is preferred. Remission can be achieved in 80% of patients within 3 ...

A Church of Ireland school in Mayo has said that it is fighting to survive what it calls "deeply unfair treatment" by the Department of Education. The Holy Trinity National School in Westport held ...