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Show Page 16 Senior Section July 2003 NE LOSS THE SILENT THIEF Postmenopausal women can lose up to 30 of their bone density without any symptoms. If you are between the ages of 48 and 75, you may qualify for a research study of an investigational new drug's safety and its effects on preventing bone loss in the lower spine and hip. We are looking for 500 women to enroll now at approximately 35 sites across the United States. Qualifying applicants will receive study drug and all study-related medical treatments at no cost, including bone density testing, Pap smears, mammograms and electrocardiograms. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please call: Advanced Clinical Research 1-866-54STUDY Advanced Clinical Research Osteoarthritis of the hands What can you do yourself? It is estimated that more than five million Americans suffer from this disease in their finger joints. These simple recommendations can make a big difference in supporting the usual medical treatment. treat-ment. Therefore, we would greatly appreciate if you could publish the following note. " . . For many people osteoarthritis can attack the small vulnerable joints like those of the fingers. Many patients are women 50 plus years of age or active people in all walks of life. What can you do yourself to support the medical treatment of your doctor? The American Arthritis Society in Boston, MA, has compiled several useful use-ful and practical tips available online. Supported by some of the leading nana surgeons sur-geons in the country, all of the tips can be followed easily and can make a big difference dif-ference in the life of a person with osteoarthritis. Please view these practical tips online at: www.america-narthritis.org. O ran mvjr.'v v r ICAMBIYHOU 984 South 930 West, Payson 465-9820 755-9820 71 HiKI.NfKJ frit ifi JWt T t Sk A Senior Life Style to Meet Your Needs! Ete Cmi 1 Cm cc Respite Cm Aprtem Itepfes, Bod & teiiff&t fea 1986 f Safe?. viwH |