Osteoporosis Program with Dr. Neil Binkley
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The Madison Senior Center Present Osteoporosis Program January 8
Dr. Neil Binkley from the UW Osteoporosis Research Program will discuss the current state of osteoporosis and the research that is being done. He helped establish the UW Osteoporosis Clinical Center and the Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program. His research efforts focus on osteoporosis diagnosis, osteoporosis in men and the role of nutrition and vitamins in bone health. Vitamin D deficiency leads to bone loss, and Dr. Binkley will share research on what constitutes low levels of Vitamin D and what target level should be achieved. The bone fracture risk associated with osteoporosis will also be discussed. We welcome Dr. Binkley to the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street, on Tuesday, January 8 at 10 am. Don't miss this important presentation! Register at 266-6581. Photo available: pguttenberg@cityofmadison.com
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