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How is early osteoporosis diagnosed?

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because it rarely presents with noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs. Knowing **how is early osteoporosis diagnosed** is therefore vital for individuals at risk, as early detection through specialized bone mineral density tests can help prevent severe bone breaks and improve long-term outcomes.

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Can hands grow at 19? Exploring late-stage adolescent development

While the dramatic growth spurt of puberty typically ends by the late teens for most, the process of skeletal maturation is more gradual. So, can hands grow at 19? The simple answer is that significant length increase is unlikely, but other changes can still occur in your hands and throughout your body.

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