Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Patients Treated With Statins Is Dose Dependent
The diagnosis of osteoporosis was overrepresented in patients receiving high-dose and underrepresented in patients receiving low-dose statin treatment.
Osteoporosis
New Treatment Approved for Osteoporosis
The Company is currently conducting a comparative study with the aim of having the treatment designated as a therapeutic equivalent to Forteo.
Recommendations for Secondary Fracture Prevention in Elderly Patients
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
Comparative Efficacy of Medications for Glucocorticoid-Induced Fracture Prevention
A meta-analysis found that teriparatide and denosumab may be the most efficacious therapy for prevention of glucocorticoid-induced vertebral fractures.
How Do GLP-1 Levels Relate to Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women?
High GLP-1 levels were associated with reduced risk for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Positive Patient Experience With Abaloparatide in Osteoporosis
The study, presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2019 Annual Meeting, described the experience of patients who initiated treatment with abaloparatide.
Inclusion of Additional Clinical Factors Does Not Improve FRAX Performance in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers sought to assess the ability of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool to discriminate between women who do and do not experience major osteoporotic fractures.
Genetically Increased Serum Calcium Not Linked to Improved BMD, Reduced Fracture Risk
Researchers assessed the effect of genetically predicted higher serum calcium levels on bone mineral density and the risk for fracture, using Mendelian randomization.
Improved Safety Outcomes With Twice-Weekly vs Once-Weekly Teriparatide in Osteoporosis
Researchers investigated the safety and efficacy of twice-weekly 28.2 μg teriparatide compared with once-weekly 56.5 μg teriparatide in Japanese patients with osteoporosis.
Red Cell Distribution Width May Predict Hip Fracture Risk
Red cell distribution width, a measure of the amount of variability in the size of red blood cells, is routinely assessed in blood counts and may accurately predict risk for hip fracture.
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