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One example of atrophy is the progressive loss of bone that occurs in osteoporosis (normal bone shown on left; osteoporotic bone shown on right).

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FDA Change Gives New Hope for Osteoporosis Patients • Jan. 15, 2026, 10:55 PM ET (Bloomberg.com)

New exercise-sensing pathway offers hope for osteoporosis treatment • Jan. 5, 2026, 11:06 PM ET (News-Medical)

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One example of atrophy is the progressive loss of bone that occurs in osteoporosis (normal bone shown on left; osteoporotic bone shown on right).

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