Osteoporosis News

A belt device that mechanically stimulates bones through vibration slowed the decline in bone strength among adults with osteopenia, according to top-line results announced in an industry press release.

PHILADELPHIA — A daily glucocorticoid dose higher than 2.5 mg may lead to irreversible bone mineral density loss regardless of intervention with osteoporosis medications, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.

CHICAGO — Although cement augmentation did not alter the rate of secondary fracture after osteoporotic compression fracture, results presented here showed a decrease in secondary fracture rate with anti-osteoporotic medications.

SAN DIEGO — Matching the correct therapy sequence to the right patient is critical when caring for patients with osteoporosis, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — Patients with low bone density may have osteoporosis despite registering a bone mineral density score higher than –2.5, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West

CurveBeam AI Ltd. has announced FDA breakthrough device designation of OssView, an investigational bone fragility software to be used for women older than 70 years of age, according to company press release.

Results showed preoperative osteoporosis and loss of bone mineral density after surgery did not affect failure risk or functional outcomes after open reduction and internal fixation of three- or four-part proximal humerus fractures.

Published results showed hospitalized bed rest for 2 weeks may reduce the number of patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures and poor prognostic MRI findings who require surgery.

The total number of hip fractures globally is projected to nearly double from 2018 to 2050 as the aging population is expected to increase, according to a speaker at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting.

Patients receiving long-term glucocorticoids should use oral bisphosphonates to reduce the risk for bone loss and fracture, according to new guidelines currently under peer review from the American College of Rheumatology.