Review highlights overlooked problem of osteoporosis in men
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 10, 2022
Men are less likely to receive bone health testing or treatment after a fracture, although they are more likely to die in the aftermath, results show. Clinicians should pay close attention to medication...
New physical function tests could predict hip fractures in seniors: study
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 23, 2022
New study results show that in women who are unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds, the risk of hip fracture within four years was found to be more than three times higher than in women who were able...
Osteoporosis med ‘holiday’ may come with 18% higher risk of fracture
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 18, 2022
Taking time off from certain bone health drugs is recommended after three to five years, but a hiatus from risedronate is tied to an increased risk of fracture among older adults, a new study finds.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Nov. 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 01, 2021
Decreased vaccine efficacy tied to uptick in COVID cases, Israeli study finds … Newer glucose reducing drugs not linked to fracture risk in seniors with type 2 diabetes: study … Pitfalls of telehealth...
Increasing dairy intake can cut falls, fractures for seniors
Oct 21, 2021
Intervention to increase calcium and protein intake using dairy foods is beneficial for older adults living in long-term care facilities, investigators say.
Pilot program aims to improve quality of post-fracture care for patients with osteoporosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2021
The National Osteoporosis Foundation and two U.S. health systems are collaborating to create what they call a post-fracture care pathway to increase the number of patients who receive bone health treatment...
Cognitive decline tied to faster rate of bone loss, fracture risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2021
Women who experience cognitive decline may not only have faster bone loss than their peers, but have greater odds of fracturing a bone in the next 10 years — no matter the level of bone loss, investigators...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 22
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 22, 2021
Elderly patients face no increased risk of serious infections with new disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs … Older Americans leading in U.S. vaccination rates … Osteoporosis may contribute to aging-related...
Changing fracture hospitalization trends signal new rehab needs for seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2021
Extremity fracture hospitalizations and related deaths have declined overall in older adults, especially among women. But the number of hospitalizations for certain fracture types appears to be increasing...
Lower-limb muscle function may get a boost from daily dose of leafy greens
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 25, 2021
Nitrate supplements have been shown to improve muscle and vascular function, but a new study shows that the same benefits can be had from consuming a small daily serving of leafy green vegetables.