Assessing the BMD-Fracture Risk Relationship: A Meta-Regression Analysis
A meta-regression analysis indicated that greater improvements in BMD were strongly associated with greater reductions in fracture risk, especially in the vertebrae and hip.
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Women Less Likely to Receive Perioperative Care for Hip Fracture Surgery
Although more women have hip fracture surgery, they are less likely to receive perioperative geriatric care and anesthesia consultations.
Assessing Risk for Invasive Oral Events in Women Treated With Denosumab
Despite the relatively high prevalence of invasive oral events in women treated with denosumab, rates of osteonecrosis of the jaw remain low and tend to resolve with further therapy.
Vertebral Fracture Assessment Imaging May Predict Incident Fractures
Researchers examined the associations of prevalent vertebral fracture identified on vertebral fracture assessment images in routine practice with incident fractures.
Probiotics, Mucus Supplements Prevent Postantibiotic Bone Loss
Supplementation with probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri and mucus supplements significantly prevent bone loss from consequences of postantibiotic microbial gut dysbiosis.
BMD Improved Significantly With Denosumab vs Bisphosphonates in Osteoporosis
Results from a meta-analysis show that denosumab improved bone mineral density significantly more than bisphosphonates at the lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck.
Serum Estradiol Levels Predictive of Fractures During Menopausal Transition
Measuring serum estradiol during the menopausal transition might help identify women at higher risk for fractures.
Bone Indices on CT Scan Predict Fracture Risk in Older Adults
High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) indices improve prediction of fracture beyond bone mineral density and Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) scores in older adults.
Statin Use May Improve Bone Microstructure in Women With Osteoporosis
Statin use is associated with better cortical bone characteristics in older women with osteoporosis, but results are dependent upon the potency of the statins.
Lateral Spine Imaging for Vertebral Fractures May Improve Osteoporosis Detection
The use of lateral spine imaging to detect asymptomatic vertebral fractures in older women may improve osteoporosis identification.
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