Lumbar Spine BMD Predictive of Fracture Among Women Transitioning to Menopause
The SWAN study assessed associations between demographic and clinical characteristics with risk of fracture in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis
Abaloparatide Linked to Lower Fracture Risk in Women With Osteoporosis, Obesity
A post hoc analysis of the phase 3 ACTIVE trial of abaloparatide for fracture prevention in postmenopausal women was presented at ENVISION, the 2021 AACE Annual Meeting.
Hand Grip Strength Linked to Greater Bone Size, Strength in Older Individuals
Researchers determined the association between grip strength and distal radius bone density, size, and strength in both older men and women enrolled in the Framingham Osteoporosis study.
Sydney AFF Score Accurately Detects Atypical Femur Fractures in Women
The Sydney AFF Score is a tool to help differentiate atypical from typical femur fractures in women, independent of bisphosphonate use.
Kidney Stones Associated With Osteoporosis, Fractures
Bone loss in patients with kidney stone disease, particularly in men, has been underappreciated in clinical practice, according to investigators.
Resistance Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Prevents Bone Loss
Patients who have had bariatric surgery are at high risk of fractures due to bone loss, but now researchers say that resistance, high-impact and balance exercises can protect these patients from bone mineral density loss.
5 Myths About Osteoporosis Debunked
Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, race, and sex. Recognition of the misconceptions surrounding the condition may help patients understand its complexity.
Osteoporosis Undertreated Among Nursing Home Residents With Recent Falls, Fractures
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of pharmacologic osteoporosis prevention among nursing home residents and assessed its association with patient characteristics.
Physical Activity Important for Osteoporosis Prevention in Older Adults
There may be an association between physical activity and osteoporosis prevention among individuals aged at least 65 years.
Education, Screening, and Treatment Reduce Toll of Osteoporosis in Women
In the United States, less than one-quarter of women eligible for bone mineral density testing are screened, leaving many women at risk for fractures.
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