Osteoporosis News

Premenopausal Chinese-American women have “far greater” bone strength than Caucasian-American women, according to a study from Columbia University.

To prevent and properly treat osteoporosis, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend routine screening for the disease in women aged older than 65 years and younger postmenopausal women at high risk for fractures.

Newly-released findings of a multinational survey show clear disparities between patients’ and doctors’ perceptions of osteoporosis and its management.

Most anti-epileptic drugs can be linked to an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older, according to a study recently published in Archives of Neurology.

An 82% increase was found in the hip fracture rate among women aged 70 years in Beijing based on hospital discharge data for 1990 to 1992 and 2002 to 2006, according to results of a study confirming the rising hip fracture rates in China.

TORONTO — Using bone-muscle indices does not appear to assist clinicians in evaluating the risk for fracture in men, according to the results of a recently presented study.

The protein filament vimentin provides healthy cartilage with the mechanical strength and flexibility necessary to resist stress, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

A study from Belgian researchers shows no significant association between changes in bone mineral density and reduction in the risk of fracture among patients who received calcium supplementation with or without vitamin D.

Older adults with even slightly decreased levels of sodium in their blood, a condition known as hyponatremia, experience more fractures and falls, according to Dutch investigators who presenting their findings at the American Society of Nephrology’s 2010 Annual Meeting and Scientific Exhibition.

Most adults need no more than 600 IU of vitamin D per day to maintain health, and those aged 71 years and older may need as much as 800 IU, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine.