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Top 10 osteoporosis news stories posted in 2018
Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 menopause news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in osteoporosis therapies, fracture risk during drug holidays, FRAX and more.
Asfotase alfa safe, effective for long-term hypophosphatasia treatment in children
Infants and young children with perinatal or infantile hypophosphatasia treated with asfotase alfa before age 3 years experienced “substantial early improvements” in skeletal mineralization and respiratory function, as well as increases in weight, gross motor and cognitive functioning that was sustained over 7 years, according to an analysis of long-term follow-up data published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
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Top 10 endocrine news stories posted in 2018
Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top 10 news reports posted in 2018. This year, Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in endocrine-disrupting chemicals in some essential oils and in store receipts, a thyroid tablet recall, new guidelines for PCOS care, diabetes technology, and more.
Top five Endocrine Today cover stories of 2018
Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five cover stories from the past year. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in the rising trend of DIY artificial pancreases and other advancements in diabetes technology, as well as the difficult barriers to weight loss maintenance and the “adrenal fatigue” myth.
Denosumab superior to bisphosphonate therapy for building BMD

The human monoclonal antibody denosumab more effectively increases bone mass in patients with low bone mineral density or osteoporosis when compared against any bisphosphonate therapy, according to a meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials.
Osteoporosis screening guidelines fail to identify fracture risk in younger postmenopausal women

Current osteoporosis screening and treatment guidelines in the United States and Canada have low sensitivity for identifying younger postmenopausal women who subsequently experience major osteoporotic fracture, according to findings published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Pfenex submits new drug application for follow-on osteoporosis drug
Pfenex this week submitted a new drug application to the FDA seeking approval for PF708, a follow-on biosimilar referencing teriparatide for the treatment of osteoporosis, according to a press release from the company.
Top five news stories posted in November
Endocrine Today has compiled a list of the top five news reports posted in September. Healio.com/Endocrinology readers were interested in diet’s effect on thyroid function, the ‘Know Diabetes by Heart’ initiative and menopause’s interaction with sleep.
High BMD independently associated with knee, hip OA
CHICAGO — High estimated bone mineral density of the heel and femoral bone density were associated with an increased risk for osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, according to research presented at the ACR/ARHP 2018 Annual Meeting.
NSAIDs may increase stress fracture risk among soldiers

Active-duty U.S. Army soldiers are more likely to receive a diagnosis of stress fracture after receiving a prescription for an NSAID or acetaminophen when compared with soldiers who were not prescribed such pain relievers, with that risk further increasing during the basic combat training period, according to findings published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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