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.
Osteoporosis
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.
USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening, testing in women aged 65 and older
The USPSTF has updated its recommendations on osteoporosis screening and testing in women and men.
Osteoporotic fracture risk linked to mental disorders and related medication use
Researchers used FRAX scores to examine the association of mental disorders and related medication use with osteoporotic fracture risk in clinical practice.
Monitoring is advised for adults born preterm
Premature birth has been associated with a number of adverse health conditions.
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