Osteoporosis
Commentary
Does ‘skeletal age’ describe fracture impact on mortality?
Mortality risk may be related to patients not fully understanding the consequence of a fragility fracture.
Conference Coverage
A ‘one-stop shop’: New guidance on hormones and aging
Part of what we need to do is [provide] the evidence that we have, which includes evidence of when not to prescribe as well as [when] to prescribe...
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D deficiency: Can we improve diagnosis?
“By measuring total plasma 25(OH)D – as we do right now in clinic – we cannot account for the impact of vitamin D binding proteins, which vary by...
Commentary
Does weight loss surgery up the risk for bone fractures?
It’s important for people undergoing weight loss surgery to be cognizant of this potentially negative outcome and to take appropriate precautions...
From the Journals
Common fracture risk predictors often fail for women of any race
“What I hope this study does is to inform the next iteration of the screening guidelines,” by maintaining the recommendation to use the...
Latest News
Preventing breaks and falls in older adults
“The idea that a “bone attack” is like a heart attack gets the message across.”
From the Journals
Risk assessment first urged for fragility fracture screening
A new guideline is aimed at primary care practitioners for their community-dwelling patients aged 40 and older.
Latest News
Osteoporosis and osteopenia: Latest treatment recommendations
It is strongly recommended that postmenopausal women with osteoporosis receive a bisphosphonate as first-line treatment to reduce the risk for...
Commentary
Bone-bashing effects of air pollution becoming clearer
Particulate matter induces systemic inflammation and an increase in cytokines that stimulate bone cells (osteoclasts) that cause bone loss.
Latest News
Osteoporosis drugs may extend life after fracture
The study’s findings suggest that bisphosphonates, in particular, have pleiotropic effects beyond the bone.
From the Journals
Holy smoke: Air pollution link to bone damage confirmed
‘The scientific literature ... is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,’ says expert. New study...