Osteoporosis
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Fractures increased with two diabetes drugs
Key clinical point: Consider possible increased fracture risks with thiazolidinediones and sulfonylureas when choosing diabetes drug therapy.Major...
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Meta-analysis finds limited bone loss with low-dose glucocorticoids
Key clinical point: One-year bone loss is limited during glucocorticoid treatment at the lower doses used in chronic inflammatory disease.Major...
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Hyponatremia linked to osteoporosis, fragility fractures
Key clinical point: Early treatment of hyponatremia may one day prove to slow the progression of osteoporosis and reduce the need for...
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Monitor elderly for bone loss after gastric bypass
Key clinical point: Gastric bypass puts some older patients at risk for osteoporosis.Major finding: Two years after surgery, spine BMD in 30...
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Monitor elderly for bone loss after gastric bypass
Key clinical point: Gastric bypass puts some older patients at risk for osteoporosis.Major finding: Two years after surgery, spine BMD in 30...
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Effects of IV bisphosphonates last 2-3 years in children
Key clinical point: In children, osteocalcin is the first bone turnover marker that indicates it’s time to consider another round of IV...
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Effects of IV bisphosphonates last 2-3 years in children
Key clinical point: In children, osteocalcin is the first bone turnover marker that indicates it’s time to consider another round of IV...
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Denosumab's benefits persist through 8 years
Key clinical point: An ongoing major study provides reassurance regarding the long-term safety and effectiveness of denosumab for postmenopausal...
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VIDEO: Less frequent zoledronic acid is safe, retains efficacy
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer linked to increased fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Key clinical point: A history of nonmelanoma skin cancer may predispose patients to bone fractures.Major finding: Incident lower arm fracture was...