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Understanding Bone Health: Do Old Bones Carry Diseases?

In the U.S., an estimated 10 million people over 50 have osteoporosis. This raises a critical question for healthy aging: Do old bones carry diseases, or are they simply more susceptible to developing them over time?

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What is strontium-89? An Overview

First synthesized in 1937, **strontium-89** is a radioactive isotope that acts as a calcium mimic, allowing it to target and accumulate in areas of new bone growth. This unique property makes it a valuable radiopharmaceutical used for palliative treatment of bone pain caused by metastatic cancer.

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