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What’s Your Risk for Osteoporosis?
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- Washington Osteoporosis Coalition
Osteoporosis affects approximately 25 million people in the United States today, and some people are calling it the silent crisis. In this program, sponsored by the Washington Osteoporosis Coalition, two leading experts help listeners to understand their risk and what can be done about it. Dr. Philip Mease is a clinical rheumatologist at Swedish Medical Center and Dr. Christopher Shuhart is medical director of Swedish Physicians Bone Health and Osteoporosis at Swedish Medical Center.
The program begins with 65-year-old Carole Clark. Carole became aware of her genetic risk of osteoporosis when her Mother, Eleanor, was diagnosed at age 70 and had complications from the disease. Carole began having discussions with her own doctors about the risks and what she could do to prevent osteoporosis. She has been very proactive and tailors her lifestyle, through diet and exercise, to slow the progression of osteoporosis and lessen her chances of complications.
Dr. Mease begins by explaining osteoporosis and the problems that can develop because of the condition as well as the genetic connection, which is the biggest factor when considering your risk. Dr. Shuhart stresses the need for open communication with your primary care physician, and the need for proper screening for osteoporosis. Both experts talk about the screening process, the new instruments that are available for assessment, and the important role of diet and exercise in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. If you, someone you know, or a family member is affected by osteoporosis, this program is an excellent resource for learning about the condition.
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Philip J. Mease, M.D.
Clinical Rheumatologist, Swedish Medical Center
Dr. Philip J. Mease is a clinical rheumatologist with Seattle Rheumatology Associates, director of rheumatology clinical research at the Swedish Medical Center, and clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. His primary research interests include pharmacotherapy of rheumatologic diseases and the methodology of disease assessment. He conducts clinical trials in emerging therapies for a number...
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Christopher Shuhart, M.D.
Medical Director, Swedish Physicians Bone Health and Osteoporosis, Swedish Medical Center
Dr. Chris Shuhart is a Family Practice Physician and also the Medical Director of Swedish Physicians Bone Health and Osteoporosis at Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Shuhart attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed his internship and residency at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island /Brown University. He is board certified in Family Practice and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist.
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Carole Clarke,
Osteoporosis Patient
Carole Clarke learned of the effects of osteoporosis as she watched her own Mother live with the condition. Carole has taken a pro-active role in managing her own bone health. She works closely with her physician, Dr. Philip Mease, to monitor her bone health. Carole also takes her diet and exercise very seriously in order to prevent the effects of...
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