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New book by Ivy Alexander and Karla Knight provides easy to read and authoritative answers to 100 of the most common questions women have about Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

New Haven, CT — March 13, 2006

Approximately ten million Americans have osteoporosis and thirty-four million have osteopenia (low bone mass) and many millions are at risk. Authors Ivy Alexander and Karla Knight have written easy to read and authoritative answers to 100 of the most common questions about Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. For those who suspect they might have osteoporosis, those who recently learned that they have bone loss, and those who have a friend or relative with osteoporosis or osteopenia, 100 Questions & Answers About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (Jones & Bartlett Publishing, Inc., January 2006) provides authoritative, practical answers about treatment options, lifestyle decisions to improve bone health, sources of support, comments from men and women with bone loss, and much more.

Praise for 100 Questions & Answers About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

"This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for individuals seeking credible, scientifically accurate information on osteoporosis. It's a very readable and easy-to-understand guide to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and belongs in every home library."
--Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM
Chief Executive Physiologist/VP of Educational Services
American Council on Exercise

"Building strong bones and enhancing bone health must be a lifelong focus for every woman and man. In an easy-to-read format, Ivy Alexander and Karla Knight offer readers comprehensive information on a range of osteoporosis-related topics, from prevention, to recognizing fractures, to treatment options. It is a must-read for all, especially those in mid-life years."
--Amy Niles
President and CEO
National Women's Health Resource Center

"A critical element to staying vital in the postmenopausal years is to maintain bone strength. Height loss, a hunched back and fractures due to osteoporosis are all preventable. This book helps answer many questions about osteoporosis and what to do to keep bones healthy and strong."
--Susan Wysocki, RNC, NP, FAANP
President and CEO
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

About the Authors

Karla A. Knight, RN, MSN (right in photo above) has been a nurse for 28 years. She was pediatric nurse practitioner for many years in the office of the late John R. Craig, MD, of Waltham, Massachusetts. She has also worked with children and families in ambulatory clinics, hospitals, and long-term care. Since 1997, she has been a writer for Nursing Spectrum, a national RN-led communications company and division of the Gannett company, Inc. Her many articles have appeared online as well as in print media. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's degree in political science and has a master's degree from Yale University School of Nursing ('77). She is also a Director on the Yale School of Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors. Ms. Knight lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Tom Murphy, and their three children, Erin, Kyle, and Kelsey. Ms. Knight is currently experiencing the symptoms of menopause firsthand.

Ivy Alexander, PhD, C-ANP (left in photo above) is an Associate Professor at the Yale University School of Nursing and Director of the Adult, Family, Gerontological and Women's Health Primary Care Specialty. She is also a practicing clinician in the Internal Medicine Department of the Yale University Health Services. Dr. Alexander received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Pennsylvania State University, her Master of Science degree from Northeastern University, a Post-Master's Certificate in Teaching from the University of Pennsylvania, and her PhD from the University of Connecticut. She has practiced as a nurse practitioner in internal medicine with a focus on women's health since 1992. Dr. Alexander has published numerous articles concerning women's health, is active in several state and national organizations, and is regularly invited to speak at national meetings. Her primary interest is menopause and midlife health issues, and she is currently conducting research focusing on menopause experiences and midlife health perceptions among black women. Dr. Alexander lives in Connecticut with her husband, Ray, and daughter, Lauren, and their two dogs and two cats.

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