Osteoporosis
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Do NSAIDs negate bone effect of bisphosphonates?
An exploratory post hoc analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial found women taking clodronate plus an NSAID saw a 49% adjusted increase...
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Use of bone densitometry to grade hip OA could be boon to diagnosis, prognosis
A novel, semi-automated scoring system enables dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans of the hip to be graded and provide useful clinical...
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Denosumab boosts bone strength in glucocorticoid users
Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy.
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Hormone therapy may still have role in osteoporosis treatment
Some postmenopausal women may be appropriate candidates for the use of hormone therapy for the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures.
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.”