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Now Is the Time to Take Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis - Future of Personal Health

National Osteoporosis Foundation CEO, Claire Gill, recently provided excellent insight to those looking for advice on preventing osteoporosis. Here she provides guidance by answering several questions including:
🔵 What can I do right now to prevent osteoporosis?
🔵 With issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, what are your recommendations for getting exercise and proper amounts of vitamin D?
🔵 Serious fractures can lead to countless medical issues over time. What is the best way to avoid a fracture, especially for seniors? ... See MoreSee Less

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Over half of all women and a quarter of men will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis. Whether you have the disease and are looking for advice on avoiding falls and debilitating brea...

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What to Do When You Need to Use a Public Bathroom During a Pandemic

Here are some helpful tips and information to safely use public restrooms. ... See MoreSee Less

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We’ve heard about toilet plume. And now we’re venturing out a little more. So what’s a person with a full bladder to do?

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Coronavirus Can Set Off a ‘Cytokine Storm.’ These Drugs May Calm It.

Cytokine storm is an important part of COVID. Rheumatologists and hematologists are familiar with this event as we use many of these drugs cited in the following article in the treatment of auto-immune diseases. We need a lot more information before we know whether or not any of these drugs should be standard therapy for Covid treatment. ... See MoreSee Less

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At least a dozen treatments are being evaluated for virus patients whose immune systems go on the attack.

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5 Rules to Live By During a Pandemic

Here are some common sense rules to follow regarding Covid19. We try to follow them in our office every day. ... See MoreSee Less

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There’s no playbook for living through a pandemic, so we decided to create one. With some basic rules to guide you, everyone can lower risk and live a full life while we wait for the virus to get un...

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To Fight Covid-19, Don’t Neglect Immunity and Inflammation

Here is another article by Jane Brody on the benefits of exercise and a good diet especially in these times. Suppressing inflammation (what rheumatologists do) can be key as well. ... See MoreSee Less

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After seeing who is most likely to become infected and die, immunity and inflammation warrant further discussion and public attention.

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TNF Inhibitors May Dampen COVID-19 Severity

Many of the medications which we use for inflammatory arthritis are also being tested for efficacy in COVID-19. The following is a report on the potential value of TNF inhibitors (Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, and Simponi.) In addition there are ongoing studies with Xeljanz and Rivoq (JAK inhibitors) as well as Actemra and Kevzara (Interleukin 6 inhibitors) for the inflammatory (cytokine) storm of Covid 19. A lot more needs to be done before any solid conclusions can be made. ... See MoreSee Less

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Patients on a TNF inhibitor when contracting COVID-19 were less likely to require hospitalization. Conversely, patients on ≥10 mg of prednisone daily when infected were more likely to be hospitalize...

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Three Stretches to Tend to the Aches and Pains of Working From Home

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Time to add some these to your routine.

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Osteoporosis is responsible for an estimated two million broken bones per year, yet nearly 80 percent of older Americans who suﬀer bone breaks are not tested or treated for osteoporosis. Contact us for more information! ... See MoreSee Less

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Opinion | Medical Lockdown Will Cause a Disease Surge

Don't be afraid to reach out to your doctors with health care issues. Virtually all of them are doing Tele-Medicine visits and we continue to see emergencies in the office and infuse patients. It is important to not stop your medications during this period. Controlling inflammation is important for your well being. Some of these medicines may also help prevent some of the effects of Covid 19 although much of this remains to be determined. ... See MoreSee Less

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Patients who are sick with conditions other than Covid-19 aren’t seeking screening and treatment.

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Did you know that the number of annual osteoporotic fractures is projected to grow 68% by 2040? If you are worried or have suffered a fracture the doctors at Main Line Rheumatology & Osteoporosis are available through Telemedicine. ... See MoreSee Less

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$Did you know that the number of annual osteoporotic fractures is projected to grow 68% by 2040? If you are worried or have suffered a fracture the doctors at Main Line Rheumatology & Osteoporosis are available through Telemedicine.$

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A Pandemic Benefit: The Expansion of Telemedicine

Telemedicine is not the same as examining a patient but for patients who have a lot of difficulty getting to the office, it can be a great help. Fortunately our office can do both. ... See MoreSee Less

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Medical practice over the internet can result in faster diagnoses and treatments, increase the efficiency of care and reduce patient stress.

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With Red Tape Lifted, Dr. Zoom Will See You Now

Main Line Rheumatology & Osteoporosis is doing office exams for emergency problems and telemed for new and established patients - covered by most insurances including Medicare. ... See MoreSee Less

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The pandemic pushed Medicare to make telemedicine more financially attractive. Now doctors, patients and regulators will see if they want to stick with it.

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Diet and exercise play critical roles in building and maintaining good bone health for people at every lifestage – from infancy through adulthood. ... See MoreSee Less

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Biologic DMARD use linked to lower cardiovascular risk in RA

First article about Treatment With Biologic DMARDs In Patients With Rhuematoid Arthritis Tied To Reduced Risk For Cardiovascular Disease. ... See MoreSee Less

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Treatment with biologic DMARDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis was associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, as well as protective calcification of noncalcified lesions and a lo...

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May is #NationalOsteoporosisMonth! Challenge your family and friends to take the #10KaDayInMay challenge for bone health! Ten thousand steps for each day in May to celebrate and promote bone health! #NationalOsteoporosisMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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Masks can leave glasses foggy - Philadelphia Inquirer - Philly Edition, 4/28/2020

Foggy glasses may seem like a minor annoyance but an estimated 164 million adults wear glasses in the U.S, and now many are required to wear a mask. Here are some solutions to keep your glasses clear. ... See MoreSee Less

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With Pennsylvanians now required to use face masks when out at essential businesses to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, covered faces are becoming more normal.

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Older and Stuck at Home? Expert Advice on Fitness

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Experts who study exercise and aging offer tips for older adults during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Thank you!Meet Dr. Gary V. Gordon, Main Line Rheumatology

Dr. Gordon, a dedicated volunteer since the1980s, was first attracted to the foundation’s advocacy efforts and educational resources for patients and families. He remains a committed volunteer stating, “there is so much more to do in terms of better treatments and educating patients about their options.” In his personal time, he enjoys being a grandfather, working on his squash game & skiing double diamonds! ... See MoreSee Less

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Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper?

We <3 Dr. Gordon!

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One of the best!! The most empathetic doctor I have ever met.

I don’t know Dr. Gordon but I see Cheryl Wieczorek , his NP, and she is great, very patient, caring, and knowledgeable. She must be just like Dr. Gordon,

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We asked the experts to answer questions about all the places coronavirus lurks (or doesn’t). You’ll feel better after reading this.

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This 3-D Simulation Shows Why Social Distancing Is So Important

Public health experts have emphasized again and again that social distancing is the best tool we have to slow the COVID19 outbreak. Here is a simulation of why social distancing is so important. ... See MoreSee Less

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We visualized a cough to show how far respiratory droplets can spread. If you haven’t been keeping your distance to fight the coronavirus, this may persuade you.

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