Medical research
New drug form may help treat osteoporosis, calcium-related disorders
A novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients.
Jan 6, 2021
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Osteoporosis
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Risk for bone fractures up for patients with psoriatic diseases
(HealthDay)—For adults with psoriatic diseases, the likelihood of developing bone fractures is increased, although they have no increased risk for osteoporosis, according to a review published online Nov. 19 in the Journal ...
Nov 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New European consensus on management of osteoporosis in advanced chronic kidney disease
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffer from impaired bone quality and quantity, with a non-vertebral fracture risk which is 4-to 6-fold higher than the fracture risk of matched controls. However, due to ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated in older men
A new study reveals that many older men who experience a fracture are still underdiagnosed with and undertreated for osteoporosis. Details of the study was presented at ACR Convergence, the American College Rheumatology's ...
Nov 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New opportunities for detecting osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can be detected through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging tests performed for lung cancer screening or other purposes. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that such tests ...
Nov 4, 2020
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Immunology
Steroid inhalers / pills for asthma linked to heightened risk of brittle bones and fractures
Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures), finds research published ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Q&A: Who should have a bone density test?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I've never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year, my doctor suggested ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Medical research
Stronger bones thanks to heat and microbiota
Osteoporosis, a bone disease linked to aging, is characterized by a loss of bone density, micro-architectural deterioration of the bones and an increased risk of fractures. With one third of postmenopausal women affected, ...
Sep 11, 2020
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Pediatrics
High-intensity physical activity in early adolescence could lead to stronger bones in adulthood
High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximize peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a study from University of Bristol researchers published in JAMA Network Open today.
Aug 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Modulating bone cell recruitment to prevent osteoporosis
NUS biologists have identified a pathway to reduce bone resorption and maintain bone health for potentially better treatment outcomes.
Jul 28, 2020
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