Fracture risk testing tumbles during pandemic, study reveals
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 20, 2020
Use of a popular fracture risk assessment tool dropped by 58% in April alone, suggesting the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on osteoporosis management, investigators say.
Once is enough for bone density tests in older women, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2020
A repeat bone density test is not needed to predict fractures in postmenopausal women, osteoporosis researchers say.
Approved osteoporosis drug prevents fractures, quality group’s study shows
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2020
There’s good evidence to support the use of romosozumab (Evenity) to reduce fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a German early benefits assessment.
Fracture study puts dairy products out to pasture
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Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2020
Dairy products offer little help in preventing bone loss and fractures in women at risk, according to new research.
Drug treatment added to guidelines for severe osteoporosis in older women
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2020
Romosozumab offers promising results in carefully selected postmenopausal patients at high risk of fracture, says the Endocrine Society.
Can weighted vests replace strength training for bariatric residents?
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults prevent bone loss when participating in an obesity weight-loss program.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 26
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 25, 2019
Opioids offer minor pain relief in osteoarthritis … Inflammation drives progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases … Older gout drug could be a lifesaver after heart attack … Weight...
Q&A: Taking on fracture risk and treatment fears in residents with complicated osteoporosis
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 24, 2019
Harvard geriatrician Sarah Berry, M.D., shares strategies for treating fearful and resistant residents who have osteoporosis and multiple comorbidities.
The dosage decides: Statins can raise or lower osteoporosis risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
Statins have a tricky link to osteoporosis. A low dose offers protection, but high doses increase risk, a new study has found.
Seniors taking denosumab reduce falls risk
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2019
A drug that treats bone loss can improve balance, physical function, and reduce the fear of falling in seniors at at risk of fracture, researchers say.