Osteoporosis
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Crystal bone algorithm predicts early fractures, uses ICD codes
This algorithm looks promising and would alert clinicians to often-missed patients with high fracture risk who need to be investigated for...
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Vitamin D supplementation shows no COVID-19 prevention
“Vaccination is still the most effective way to protect people from COVID-19, and vitamin D and cod liver oil supplementation should not be...
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Alcohol-related cirrhosis associated with higher risk of fractures, death
The higher risk of fractures remained elevated for the first two decades after diagnosis.
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Vitamin D supplements do not lower risk of fractures
“I would use markers of bone formation as a better measure to determine whether they need vitamin D or not, specifically looking at parathyroid...
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Bone density loss in lean male runners parallels similar issue in women
Male runners with lean body mass, like female runners, risk bone density loss that may be hormonally related.
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Osteoporosis risk rises with air pollution levels
Chronic exposure to particulate matter 2.5 mcm or larger in size at concentrations above 25 mcg per cubic meter raised the likelihood of...
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Denosumab boosts bone strength in glucocorticoid users
Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy.
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Doctors treat osteoporosis with hormone therapy against guidelines
Some postmenopausal women may be appropriate candidates for the use of hormone therapy for the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures.
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How safe is a drug holiday from bisphosphonates for osteoporosis?
“We found little difference in the association between risedronate versus alendronate drug holidays and hip fractures until approximately 2 years...
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Vitamin D counters bone density loss with aromatase inhibitors
Researchers found no difference in bone mineral decline among breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors and those treated with...
Clinical Review
2021 Update on bone health
How muscle mass, strength, and performance are playing a recognized role in bone health, plus when to measure BMD in premenopausal women