Osteoporosis
Commentary
Why is vitamin D hype so impervious to evidence?
How many nonsignificant trials do we need before researchers stop studying vitamin D, doctors stop (routinely) measuring levels, and patients stop...
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Body fat linked to lower bone density, particularly in men
“Lean and fat mass affect bone density differently and that obesity is not a guarantee against osteoporosis.”
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How safe is a drug holiday from bisphosphonates for osteoporosis?
“We found little difference in the association between risedronate versus alendronate drug holidays and hip fractures until approximately 2 years...
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Vitamin D counters bone density loss with aromatase inhibitors
Researchers found no difference in bone mineral decline among breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors and those treated with...
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At least 1 year on bisphosphonates needed for fracture prevention
A meta-analysis of 10 randomized, clinical trials of bisphosphonates in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis found that the drugs prevent one...
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New study ‘changes understanding of bone loss after menopause’
The study sheds light on long-term changes in BMD in postmenopausal women and “stresses the importance of high peak bone mass before menopause and...
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Sunscreen, other sun-protective habits not linked with poorer bone health, fractures
“These data are very reassuring and will help clinicians to keep recommending sun protection to the public.”
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SGLT2 inhibitors for diabetes: No link to fractures in older adults
Analysis of Medicare data supports findings from younger adults that use of the drug class does not appear to raise fracture risk.
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Bone risk: Is time since menopause a better predictor than age?
The amount of time since a woman’s final menstrual period factors into bone density and fracture risk, in some cases with an even stronger...
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Guidelines for managing hypo- and hyperparathyroidism
Upcoming guidelines on hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism guidelines were presented at the ASBMR meeting and will be published next year...
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Better bone builder: High-intensity exercise vs. Pilates
A high-intensity resistance and impact training program improved bone heath and function; a low-intensity Pilates-based exercise program improved...