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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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.
Men With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis at Higher Risk for Vertebral Fractures
The objective of this study was to analyze the risk of incident vertebral and nonvertebral fracture in men with DISH.
Osteoporosis Treatments
Osteoporosis treatment and prevention doses including recommended calcium and vitamin D supplemental doses.
Risks After Denosumab Discontinuation Linked to Age and Prior Therapy
Researchers sought to identify potential vertebral fracture and bone loss risk factors after discontinuation of denosumab therapy and initiation of other therapy.
Comparing Free and Bioavailable vs Total 25(OH)D to Predict Bone Health
Researchers sought to investigate the impact of vitamin D-specific variables on indices of bone and mineral metabolism in older adults.
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.
Balance Predictive of Low BMD in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia
Researchers determined whether balance and functional mobility predicted bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Long-Term Exposure to Denosumab Does Not Exacerbate Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of denosumab in patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (stages 2 and 3).
Vegans May Have Increased Risk for Total, Site-Specific Fractures
Vegans have increased risks for total fractures and some site-specific fractures compared with meat eaters.
Low-Dose CT Offers Opportunity to Screen for Osteoporosis
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) chest scans obtained for other reasons may provide opportunistic screening for osteoporosis.
COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges Osteoporosis Management
The COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted osteoporosis management.
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