Osteoporosis
From the Journals
Younger men and women show similar rates of osteopenia
A new study finds that about a quarter of both men and women in early middle age have osteopenia in at least one site.
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Emerging data support anabolic-first regimens for severe osteoporosis
LOS ANGELES –
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Type 2 diabetes bumps up short-term risk for bone fracture
Evaluation of risk factors for short- and long-term fracture risk may help improve risk stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes.
From the Journals
Knowledge gaps about long-term osteoporosis drug therapy benefits, risks remain large
A position paper makes recommendations based on findings from an NIH workshop and systematic review.
From the Journals
Few stroke patients undergo osteoporosis screening, treatment
Stroke patients are at increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures, yet few receive bone mineral density testing and treatment.
From the Journals
Hip T scores can guide duration of osteoporosis therapy
A treat-to-target approach using total hip T scores could help guide decisions about how long women with osteoporosis should stay on bone-building...
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Think ‘fall prevention’ in SLE patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Lupus patients have twofold increased fracture risk independent of their use of corticosteroids.
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Romosozumab gets FDA approval for treating osteoporosis
The pair of injections mainly works by encouraging new bone formation.
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New postmenopausal osteoporosis guidelines emphasize patient priorities
NEW ORLEANS –
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Industry-funded rheumatology RCTs are higher quality
MAUI, HAWAII – An analysis of 20 years of rheumatology clinical trials.
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PPI-fracture link can’t be ruled out
PHILADELPHIA – While observational studies provide some evidence of a modest...