Osteoporosis News

Study researchers from the European Male Aging Study group recently reported that serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D is associated with a higher bone turnover and poorer bone health in middle-aged and older European men.

Study researchers from the European Male Aging Study group recently reported that serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D is associated with a higher bone turnover and poorer bone health in middle-aged and older European men.

CHICAGO — Results from two studies presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day indicate that exercise at a young age can improve bone growth and reduce fracture risk in old age.

Acromegaly is a known factor of secondary osteoporosis, but studies have reported conflicting data on bone mineral density and the evaluation of the bone properties associated with this rare disease.

Acromegaly is a known factor of secondary osteoporosis, but studies have reported conflicting data on bone mineral density and the evaluation of the bone properties associated with this rare disease.

An analysis of 15-year data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System on bisphosphonate-associated nonhealing femoral fractures has shown that as many as 26% of published cases where delayed or nonhealing occurs.

Inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn’s disease, increased the risk for developing osteoporosis, according to a recent study.

The FDA’s Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee determined by a 12-9 vote that the benefit–risk assessment presented before them did not support calcitonin salmon nasal spray for the treatment of osteoporosis.

The upcoming EFORT ExMEx Forum in Budapest will deal with the challenges of joint reconstruction surgery as well as arthroplasty in osteoporosis patients. Two osteosynthesis demonstration surgeries will be among the program highlights.

Adolescents with Down syndrome are at higher risk of fractures. In this study, researchers found these individuals either have reduced resistance to load bending of bone or greater torsion in the tibia and radius, which increases their fragility.