Osteoporosis
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New Assay Simultaneously Measures Vitamin D Metabolites
Major Finding: The limit of detection in the assay for 24,25(OH)2D3 was 0.08 ng/mL; the limit for 24,25(OH)2D2 was 0.5 ng/mL.Data Source: Data are...
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Odanacatib Adds Bone in Alendronate-Pretreated Osteoporosis
Major Finding: The change from baseline in femoral neck bone mineral density at 2 years was +1.73% with odanacatib vs. –0.94% for placebo (P less...
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Limit HT Use to Menopause Symptoms, Task Force Reaffirms
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Denosumab/Teriparatide Combo Bests Single-Agent Bone Therapy
Major Finding: The combination of denosumab and teriparatide significantly increased bone mineral density by 8.9% at the spine, 4.5% at the...
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Everolimus Reduces Breast Cancer Treatment Effects in Bone
Major Finding: Treatment with everolimus and exemestane was associated with improved levels of bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, amino-terminal...
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Denosumab Shows Favorable Results in FREEDOM Extension
Major Finding: The incidence of nonvertebral fractures in a large group of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis was 6.5% during their first 3...
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Only High Vitamin D Intake Cuts Fracture Risk
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Effect of Vitamin D on Nonskeletal Tissue Yet Unknown
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Did the IOM Get Vitamin D Targets Wrong?
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Hormonal Contraceptives Insignificantly Lower Vitamin B12 Levels
Major Finding: During the first 6 months after the women started hormonal contraception, B12 levels declined by 97 pg/mL (20%) in the OC group and...
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Early Oophorectomy Linked to Osteoporosis, Arthritis
Major Finding: The age-standardized mean femoral neck bone density was significantly lower in women with oophorectomy before age 45 than in those...