Osteoporosis

Latest News

Patients With Ulcerative Colitis May Be at Risk for Lower Bone Mineral Density

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

A potential association was found between ulcerative colitis and decreased bone mineral density, regardless of steroid exposure.

Bone-Targeted Exercise Strategies to Reduce Fracture Risk in Men

By

Amit Akirov, MD

High-intensity progressive resistance and impact training is a well-tolerated program that may improve bone mineral density and physical function in older men.

Major Osteoporotic Fracture in Older Women Not Linked to Long-Term ICS Use

By

Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

In older women, the risk for major osteoporotic fracture is not associated with long-term inhaled corticosteroid use and consequent respiratory diseases.

Consensus Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Secondary Osteoporosis in Children

By

Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

The Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Childhood Osteoporosis Working Group of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Rheumatology developed guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of secondary childhood osteoporosis.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Use and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk in Older Women

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Treatment with proton pump inhibitors is associated with increased risk for osteoporotic fracture compared with the use of histamine-2 receptor antagonists.

Computer Learning Model Accurately Predicts Osteoporosis From Hand Radiographs

By

Rachael Beairsto

Researchers determined whether a computer learning model could classify hand radiographs with osteoporosis based on the second metacarpal cortical percentage.

Incidence of Osteoporosis Significantly Higher in IBD

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Incidence of osteoporosis is significantly increased in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Assessing Cardiovascular and Skeletal Safety of Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Treatment with zoledronic acid may be associated with an increased risk for heart failure, fracture, and mortality compared with the use of oral bisphosphonates or no treatment.

Reduced Volumetric Bone Mineral Density in Hyperuricemia Among Patients With Psoriasis

By

Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers assessed the effect of hyperuricemia with and without psoriasis on bone microstructure and volumetric bone mineral density.

Denosumab Improves BMD, Vertebral Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women With Diabetes

By

Morgan E. Meissner

Denosumab increases bone mineral density and decreases vertebral fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and diabetes.

Genetically Elevated Serum Calcium Linked to Lower Whole-Body BMD

By

Rose Reeb

Increased serum calcium levels are associated with a reduction in whole-body bone mineral density.