Seventy-two-year old Eloise ends up in the emergency room with a hip fracture. After a series of bone scans, Eloise learns that her bones are brittle due to severe loss of calcium. What is Eloise's diagnosis?

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Eloise's diagnosis is osteoporosis, which is characterized by severe loss of bone density and calcium, making bones brittle and more prone to fractures.

Seventy-Two-Year Old Eloise Ends Up in the Emergency Room with a Hip