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.
News from the FDA/CDC
Vibrating Belt Receives Approval to Help Women With Osteopenia Keep Bone Strength
The device was the first approved nonpharmacologic treatment for postmenopausal women with low bone density. It has not been tested for ability to...
News from the FDA/CDC
Hypocalcemia Risk Warning Added to Osteoporosis Drug
Based on a completed data review, the agency concluded that denosumab increases the risk for severe hypocalcemia in patients with chronic kidney...
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Adequate Midlife Protein, Especially From Plants, Tied to Healthy Aging
Despite apparent health and overweight, a surprising number of US adults are protein deficient.
Conference Coverage
Treatment order evidence comes to light for premenopausal idiopathic osteoporosis: What to do after denosumab
Extension trial gives insight into treatment order for a little-studied population of premenopausal women.
Conference Coverage
Higher fracture risk not seen with SGLT2 inhibitors
Increased fracture risk seen in short-term studies may have been caused by hypovolemia or osmotic diuresis, resulting in falls, rather than an...
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Fractures beget fractures at any age
From a person’s 20s to their 80s, the increased risk of fracture after a prior fracture may not be significantly different.
Conference Coverage
Greater fracture risk reduction seen with denosumab vs. zoledronic acid in postmenopausal women
The analysis took extra pains to remove bias through data that might be linked to potential confounders but could not reasonably be attributed to...
Conference Coverage
Bone degradation measure can sway osteoporosis diagnosis
Factoring in a patient’s trabecular bone score may alter treatment decisions.
Commentary
Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Postmenopausal osteoporosis can have far-reaching consequences on one’s quality of life.
Latest News
Treating fractures in elderly patients: Beyond the broken bone
Osteoporosis management can prevent fractures, and follow-up after fractures can prevent future breaks.