Osteoporosis

Do you have brittle bones? This week we're talking about osteoporosis, the health condition that weakens bones and makes sufferers more prone to breaks. We've all got our own experiences to share, but to give us expert information on the topic, we're joined by endocrinologist, Dr Mark Vanderpump. We also hear from Gillian's first female Ping Pong partner, Pauline Jones, who, when we spoke to her, was expecting to undergo an amputation due crumbling bones in her foot. That may all sound pretty depressing, but there is an optimistic end to this episode, we promise..

Each week, Rory Cellan-Jones guides us between the laughs and moans in the pub. To read Rory's summary of this week's episode, click here.

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Guest Biographies

Dr Mark Vanderpump

Dr Vanderpump is a Consultant Endocrinologist in full-time private practice. Prior to this he was a Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Royal Free Hampstead and a Consultant Endocrinologist at the North Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust. [Source: Mayo Clinic]

Pauline Jones

Pauline was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2018. She is an avid ping-pong player and is on the committee for Parkinson's England Table Tennis (PETT). She founded the Harlow group and has since played in various tournaments, including three PingPongParkinson World Championships. [Source: PETT]

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