Delaying osteoporosis drug dose raises fracture risk
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2020
Delaying one twice-yearly dose of denosumab by four months increases the risk of vertebral fractures, a new study has found.
Low physical function may increase bone loss after hip fracture surgery
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 06, 2020
A lower physical function score and difficulty walking outdoors predicts greater deterioration of leg bone density and strength, finds a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, April 23
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 22, 2020
New technology could block the coronavirus from infecting human cells … Industry at a ‘severe disadvantage’ identifying asymptomatic residents and staff: AHCA/NCAL … Second COVID-19 wave in winter...
Targeted care and drugs help lower fracture risk, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 27, 2020
Secondary fracture risk fell by 18% when high-risk elders received coordinated fracture care, a Swedish study team has found.
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 Thursday, Nov. 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 06, 2019
Dodgy diet affects daytime drowsiness … Shortened sleep may negatively affect women’s bone health … Researchers find link between glaucoma and brain degeneration … Poll: many seniors misuse...
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.
Older adults who lose weight may sacrifice bone mineral density
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
When older adults lose weight, they may also lose bone mineral density, putting them at an increased risk of fractures, say nutrition scientists.
High-dose, two-drug combo fights bone loss, fracture in osteoporosis
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A combination of two osteoporosis drugs, one at high dose, significantly increases bone mineral density in high-risk osteoporosis sufferers.
Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2019
Contrary to common belief, exercise does not harm knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. In fact, it may help maintain knee function, a new study has shown.