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The reduction of anteroposterior diameter of lumbar vertebral body is rare. It is an anatomical variant. In case of degenerative spondylolisthesis the data suggest that reduction of slipped vertebral body could be effective to relieve clinical symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OTC Focus Pharmacists Can Recommend Calcium, SmokingCessation Products, and Vitamin D to Stave OffThis Common Condition OSTEOPOROSIS IS A BONE DISEASE that involves decreasedbone mass, low bone density, and structural bone changesthat can lead to an increased risk of fractures. For instance,calcium carbonate contains 40% elemental calcium, andcalcium citrate contains 21%.3 Be sure to advise patients to avoid taking more than 500mg of a calcium supplement at a time because the body isusually unable to absorb higher doses.3 Patients shouldalso consult OTC drug facts labels, which provideinformation about the amount of elemental calcium in eachproduct. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the findings of a study on the efficacy of Zolendronic acid in preventing bone loss in women diagnosed with ovarian failure. The study, which was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting held from May 30 to June 3, 2008, included women aged 40 years and above who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Study researchers found that zoledronic acid is related to increased lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD).

The article reports on the findings of a study which shows that the combination of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens shows reduced rates of endometrial hyperplasia, with improved lumbar spine and total hip bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

The article discusses research which was reported in the article "Ultrasound Imaging for Lumbar Punctures and Epidural Catheterisations: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" by F. Shaikh et al., was published in the "British Medical Journal" and found that lumbar punctures and epidural catheterisations are more successful when they are guided by ultrasound imaging.

The article relates the results of an Israeli survey which compares the capability of primary care physicians and orthopedic surgeons with regard to low back pain management. According to the author, the study found that primary physicians (PCPs) are more familiar with clinical management guidelines for low back pain than orthopedic surgeons. When asked which imaging studies they would recommend for low back pain, the choices presented by the physicians include x-ray of the lumbar spine.