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Overview:
Vitamin D plays an important role in protecting our bones and many vital organs. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other serious health problems. This segment describes the latest in diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.

Part two of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Osteoporosis
  • Risk factors
  • Symptoms
• Common fracture sites
• Bone density scans
• Osteoporosis medicines
• Osteoporosis prevention
• Osteopenia
• Calcium: Food sources and supplements

Guest:
Dr. Elizabeth Streeten, a endocrinologist, medical geneticist and director of the bone and mineral health program at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she is co-director of the Adult Genetics Clinic. Dr. Streeten is also an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• Osteoporosis: Ways to Reduce Your Risk
• Outpatient Osteoporosis Clinic
• Inpatient Osteoporosis Program
• Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today