Osteoporosis Research and Education HOME PAGE Additional Health Programs Asthma Management and Rehab. Established in 1992, the Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education conducts a wide range of clinical trials and research studies into the causes and potential therapies for osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a thinning of bone.
The risk of developing the disease increases with age, and it is generally more prevalent in women. The disease can lead to bone fractures and back pain, particularly in women who are beyond the onset of menopause. For this reason, early detection of osteoporosis is very important. Prevention and treatment includes increasing calcium and Vitamin D in the diet, exercise, and avoidance of smoking. Treatment methods include hormone therapy and various pharmacological interventions.