Osteoporosis
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Are Secondary Osteoporosis Causes Under-Investigated?
“An appropriate evaluation for secondary causes of osteoporosis is essential because it impacts different treatment options and modalities.”
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Anti-Osteoporosis Drugs Found Just as Effective in Seniors
Age is not a significant factor in reducing fracture risk; medications similarly effective in range of ages, finds study.
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Is It Possible to Reverse Osteoporosis?
Genetics, exercise, and other factors impact bone health in younger years, and therapies may be able to improve or slow osteoporosis.
Commentary
Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword
I can tell you that for your “average woman,” vitamin D supplementation likely has no effect on mortality.
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Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women?
Physicians need to take a nuanced approach to supplementation based on benefits and risks for each postmenopausal patient.
News from the FDA/CDC
First Denosumab Biosimilar Approved in Two Different Formulations
Denosumab-bddz was also granted interchangeability status, which allows pharmacists to substitute the biosimilar for the reference product without...
From the Journals
Osteoporosis Drug Denosumab May Confer Lower Risk for Diabetes
The lower risk for diabetes associated with continued denosumab use in older adults added new evidence to consider when choosing an osteoporosis...
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Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets Do Not Raise Hip Fracture Risk
High-quality plant-based diets may be protective for postmenopausal hip fracture.
From the Journals
Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease Nearly Doubles Fracture Risk
Patients with calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease were 80% more likely to experience a fracture, compared with those without the...
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Do ‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Bone Health in Youth?
Research suggests that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances may have deleterious effects on bone density and bone accrual over time.
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Bone Mineral Density Higher in Children Living Near Green Areas
Findings emphasize the need for urban investments in accessible green spaces as a strategy for fracture and osteoporosis...