Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bone strength could be linked to when you reached puberty
A new study from the University of Bristol has linked bone strength to the timing of puberty.
Aug 09, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Bone health management key in childhood cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—As part of a literature review, published in the June issue of the Annals of Oncology, recommendations are presented for the management of bone health in survivors of childhood cancer.
Aug 06, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Lower than expected risk of bone density decline with Truvada PrEP
Researchers have shown that among users of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent against AIDS that includes tenofovir (Truvada), those with daily use—very high adherence—had only about a 1% average decrease in bone ...
Jul 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Do you need a bone density test?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I've never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test?
Jul 05, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A common chemical in these household items linked to osteoporosis, study says
There are a few household products we use everyday, but they could increase your osteoporosis risk, according to a new report.
Jul 03, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Jun 25, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High postural sway doubles older women's fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Women with the highest postural sway ...
Jun 19, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Study supports bisphosphonate use prior to denosumab to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal women
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) finds the risk of bone mineral density (BMD) loss after denosumab discontinuation is associated with younger age, high bone ...
Jun 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find 28% of 35- to 50-year-old men studied are at-risk for osteoporosis
Research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found 28 percent of men and 26 percent of women between 35 and 50 years of age had osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.
May 28, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could the solution to osteoporosis be in the bile?
Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease where the bone density and quality are reduced. This disease is associated with substantial pain and disability leading to devastating long-term physical and psychological consequences. ...
May 16, 2019
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Bone density
Bone density (or bone mineral density) is a medical term referring to the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones. It is measured by a procedure called densitometry, often performed in the radiology or nuclear medicine departments of hospitals or clinics. The measurement is painless and non-invasive and involves minimal radiation exposure. Measurements are most commonly made over the lumbar spine and over the upper part of the hip. The forearm is scanned if either the hip or the lumbar spine can't be.
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