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Everyday lifestyle changes are a more realistic and effective way than dieting to manage weight and prevent long-term weight gain.
Bone density testing changes
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Currently, alendronate (Fosamax ® Once Weekly and Alendro ® Once Weekly) is available on the PBS for people with osteoporosis who have had a fracture following minimal trauma.
To coincide with this announcement, people 70 and over will also have access to a Medicare rebate for bone mineral tests. These tests will now be fully covered by Medicare from 1 April 2007. In the past these tests were covered by Medicare for people who had significant risk factors for osteoporosis; advanced age was not part of this criteria.
See Bone Health for Life - Bone mineral density testing
See Bone Health for Life - alendronate
See Bone Health for Life - Older Years
Content updated December 22, 2006
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