Osteoporosis
Conference Coverage
Anabolic agents for osteoporosis have limited role so far
Parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone-related protein analogs show promise for osteoporosis, but, for now, they’re reserved for the most...
Product Review
Product Update: Intrarosa, ZEJULA, Signia Stapling System, TYMLOS, Videssa Breast
NONESTROGEN PRODUCT FOR DYSPAREUNIAIntrarosa (prasterone 6.5 mg), from AMAG Pharmaceuticals and Endoceutics, Inc, is announced as the only FDA-...
Conference Coverage
In Sweden, very few osteoporotic fractures prompt treatment within 12 months
MADRID – Swedish men are far less likely than are women to get a prescription.
Conference Coverage
Romosozumab cuts new vertebral fracture risk by 73%, but safety data are concerning
MADRID – Investigational bone-building drug looks promising, but safety concerns emerge.
From the Journals
Updated osteoporosis guideline advocates bisphosphonates, nixes estrogens
Even though well-designed, randomized controlled trials amply demonstrate the effectiveness of bisphosphonates in preventing fractures,...
Conference Coverage
New evidence bisphosphonates may prevent OA
LAS VEGAS – A favorable signal is seen in the Osteoarthritis Initiative.
News
FDA approves abaloparatide for postmenopausal osteoporosis
The Food and Drug Administration has approved abaloparatide (Tymlos) for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture.
From the Journals
Study shows no adverse events with long-term denosumab in postmenopausal women
Denosumab, taken long term, is not linked with any adverse events, an analysis of the participants in the FREEDOM trial showed.
Feature
New guidance: Bone health is front and center in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea care
Diagnosing can be tricky, but several viable treatment options exist.
From the Journals
Bone fractures more likely to occur in psoriasis, PsA patients
This is the first population-based study to examine the relationship between bone fractures and psoriasis, according to the authors.
Conference Coverage
Study highlights need to address vitamin D deficiency in epilepsy patients
Neurologists and other clinicians ordered vitamin D levels, DXA scans, and vitamin D supplementation for epilepsy patients in order to diagnose...