Osteoporosis News

Although previous studies have suggested selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants have adverse effects on bone mineral density, a recent prospective study at five clinical centers in the United States demonstrates there is no increased risk for bone loss at the spine, total hip or femoral neck.

IlluminOss Medical appointed Dwayne Montgomery as its senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Among rheumatoid arthritis patients, women had an increased risk for fractures at a younger age compared with men, according to study results.

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool failed to predict risk for fracture any better than simpler tools, results from a 3-year prospective study show.

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool failed to predict risk for fracture any better than simpler tools, results from a 3-year prospective study show.

Researchers from Finland found changes in bone quality in fracture-prone pediatric patients predicted the risk of osteoporotic fracture, indicating a need for bone histomorphometry in certain patient groups.

According to researchers, obesity was once thought to be protective against bone loss. However, a recent study examining obese patients with higher levels of fat in their liver, muscle tissue and blood suggests they also have a greater risk for bone loss or osteoporosis.

According to researchers, obesity was once thought to be protective against bone loss. However, a recent study examining obese patients with higher levels of fat in their liver, muscle tissue and blood suggests they also have a greater risk for bone loss or osteoporosis.

The risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women may be reduced through consuming more omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

The Distal Radius Working Group of the International Society for Fracture Repair and the International Osteoporosis Foundation recently released guidelines for outcome measurement of distal radius fractures.