Oral Contraceptives Offer Some Protection Against Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa
For young women with anorexia nervosa, oral contraceptives may limit bone loss.
Osteoporosis
Managing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Guideline
Multiple pharmacologic therapies have been shown to reduce fracture rates in postmenopausal women with acceptable safety profiles
Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Statins May Prevent Bone Loss in Elderly Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
Comparing Osteoporosis Screening, Treatment Strategies in Postmenopausal Women
The need for effective osteoporosis screening tools and treatment strategies is high, as the current methods have a low sensitivity for determining postmenopausal women at risk for a major osteoporotic fracture.
Managing Bisphosphonate Drug Holidays in Patients With Osteoporosis
Ongoing treatment with bisphosphonate therapy may not be needed to prevent future fractures in certain patients due to the sustained effect of the drug.
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.
USPSTF Favors Osteoporosis Screening to Prevent Fracture
Screening with bone measurement recommended for women aged 65, younger women at risk
Osteoporosis Fracture Risk Awareness Lacking in Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women have little awareness of osteoporotic fracture risk and poor understanding that a fragility fracture may be indicative of osteoporosis and that it increases future fracture risk.
Vitamin D, calcium supplements do not reduce fracture risk in older adults
Findings do not support routine vitamin D and calcium supplementation in community-dwelling older adults for lowering the incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures.
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