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Case Report: Denosumab Improves Bone Mineral Density in Patient With Williams Syndrome and Osteoporosis

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Dhivya Haridass, PhD

A 12-year-old Japanese girl with Williams syndrome and osteoporosis presented with very low bone mineral density and received treatment with denosumab.

Bisphosphonates and Hip Fracture in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers investigated whether hip fractures could be prevented with bisphosphonates in people with osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Mind–Body Exercise Helps Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Femoral Neck

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Colby Stong

Exercise slows bone loss and increases bone density in people at risk for osteoporosis, but which exercises are most effective are unclear. Investigators sought the answer.

Zoledronate and Denosumab in Men With HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Antiretroviral therapy taken by people living with HIV decreases bone mineral density and increases fracture risk. Researchers investigated whether osteoporosis drugs denosumab and zolendronate could help men living with both osteoporosis and HIV.

Romosozumab Superior to Teriparatide in Improving Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women

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Dhivya Haridass, PhD

Researchers compared the efficacy of romosozumab vs teriparatide in improving vertebral bone structure in women with low bone density.

Oral Health in Older Adults Linked to Bone Density Measurements

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Bone density often decreases with age and is closely related to overall physical performance. Researchers studied whether the relationship between bone density and overall physical health extended to oral health as well.

Bone Score Tied to Bone Quality in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Brandon May

A common complication in people with inflammatory bowel disease is bone disorders, including osteoporosis and osteopenia, regardless of the person’s age. Researchers in Bucharest looked at ways to access bone impairment in people with inflammatory bowel disease through diagnostic testing.

Sun-Protective Behaviors Not Linked to Lower BMD, Fracture Risk

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Colby Stong

Routine sun-protective behaviors is not associated with decreased bone mineral density or increased osteoporotic fracture risk.

Denosumab vs Risedronate Improves Bone Mineral Density in Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Dhivya Haridass, PhD

In a post hoc subgroup analysis, researchers assessed the efficacy of denosumab vs risedronate in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Increased Dairy Intake Reduces Falls in Older Adults in Residential Care

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Brandon May

Foods rich in calcium and protein like milk, yogurt, and cheese slow bone loss and improve insulin-like growth factor 1, which promotes bone and tissue growth. Researchers studied whether adding these to the diets of people aged 80 and older at care facilities would decrease their risk of hip fractures and falls.

Abaloparatide Looks Promising for Men With Osteoporosis

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Brian Park, PharmD

The phase 3 ATOM study evaluated the efficacy and safety of abaloparatide in 228 men with osteoporosis.