12511. A HIGH-TECH DEBATE OVER WOMEN'S BONES. Analysis of 1996 U.S. News On-Line article by Susan Brink concerning osteoporosis and its risk factors. Emphasizes the implications of two findings: that the drug Fosamex may relieve some of the symptoms of the disorder, and early detection requires a need for more access to X-ray machines. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.