Effect of Mediterranean Diet Plus Vitamin D3 on Bone Density in Osteoporosis
Investigators examined the effect of consuming a Mediterranean-style diet for 1 year on inflammatory response and bone health in the elderly.
Bone and Joint
Calcium intake may not affect fracture risk
Two studies found no evidence that calcium intake is associated with fracture risk.
One-quarter of elderly women have osteoporosis, per CDC
The CDC found that 24.8% of women and 5.6% of men aged 65 years and older had osteoporosis.
Some women may not need regular bone mineral density tests
It took nearly nine years for 3% of the older women without osteoporosis to sustain a spinal fracture or break a hip, wrist, or arm.
Eczema heightens fracture risk in adults
The combined lifetime risk for hip, forearm, and vertebral fractures that will require clinical attention is approximately 40%.
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D deficiency screenings
There is not enough evidence to support vitamin D deficiency screenings said the USPSTF in a final recommendation statement.
Underlying problems of scoliosis
A girl with scoliosis returns to the clinic complaining of ankle pain.
Osteoporosis in a patient taking anti-seizure medication
Are dual-energy x ray absorptiometry scans safe for patients taking anti-seizure medication?
Even minor changes in physical activity improve bone health
For premenopausal woman, two hours of physical activity per week was linked to lower sclerostin and higher serum IGF-I.
Acupuncture best for chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis management
The National Institutes of Health noted that there is enough scientific evidence of acupuncture’s efficacy to warrant its use in certain clinical situations.
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