<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> OSTEOPOROSIS - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Over 25 million Americans, mostly women, suffer from this crippling, bone-thinning disease. Nutritional deficiency of calcium, magnesium, as well as other nutrients place people at great risk. Celiac Disease which is a malabsorption syndrome , fits into this category. Early detection is key. Prevention is better. Orthopaedic Hospital's state-of-the-art "DEXA" screening exam takes less than half an hour, and along with your results, learn about osteoporosis prevention and treatment. In recognition of the need to prevent and detect this terrible disease Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. is offering osteoporosis screening exams to CDF members with diagnosed celiac disease (biopsy- proven) for only $59 . This special offer is available by calling (213) 742-1193. Robert Rude, M. D., Endocrinologist, USC - Assoc. Professor of Medicine, will compile the findings from the celiacs who have this screening and present them at the November meeting of the Celiac Disease Foundation. Call and ask for Larry for your appointment - 213-742-1193 and be sure to identify yourself as a CDF member.