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BONE MINERAL DENSITY TESTING CAMP@RRC..april 10th

Bone mineral density is the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue..
Bone density measurement is used in clinical medicine as an indirect indicator of osteopenia, osteoporosis & fracture risk.test is done using a bone mineral density testing machine.
long term use of antipsychotics can lead to hyperprolactinemia, hypogonadism and poor trabecular bone density

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are common adverse effects among antipsychotics, though can
easily be screened for, but it’s often a forgotten side effect .
tricyclicantidepressants (TCAs) or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also exert negative effects on bone mineraldensity. …

Bmd testing camp was held @ rajah rehabilitation centre at 10.30 am..
102 attendees….
Team RRC would like to extend our gratitude to trustees, management & doctors of RRC, especially dr.jayan for organizing the camp.