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August 28, 2020
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SWAN data reveal no menopausal fracture, BMD benefit with dairy consumption

SWAN data reveal no menopausal fracture, BMD benefit with dairy consumption

Dairy intake was not associated with femoral and spine bone mineral density loss or risk for fractures across the menopausal transition, according to an analysis of data from the SWAN study.

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August 19, 2020
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PPIs associated with bone fractures in men with cirrhosis

Use of proton pump inhibitors had a dose-dependent association with bone fractures in men with cirrhosis, according to study results.

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July 29, 2020
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Delayed denosumab injections raise vertebral fracture risks

Delayed denosumab injections raise vertebral fracture risks

Delaying denosumab doses by more than 4 months is associated with increased risks for vertebral fracture compared with on-time injections, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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July 08, 2020
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Intervention somewhat effective in reducing serious falls

Intervention somewhat effective in reducing serious falls

An intervention implemented in primary care settings reduced serious fall injuries among older adults but was not as effective as expected, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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May 26, 2020
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Guideline highlights risk stratification in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis

Guideline highlights risk stratification in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis

A baseline fracture risk should guide the selection of initial osteoporosis therapy for postmenopausal women, and treatment should be continued for as long as the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks, according to an updated guideline from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology.

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May 11, 2020
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'Don't forget osteoporosis': Experts outline guidance for managing fracture risk during COVID-19

'Don't forget osteoporosis': Experts outline guidance for managing fracture risk during COVID-19

Leading bone health organizations have issued guidance for health care professionals treating people with osteoporosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, outlining important treatment adjustments for osteoporosis therapies and alternative methods for assessing fracture risk in the absence of a DXA scan.

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February 03, 2020
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Eating disorders increase risk for exercise addiction

Eating disorders increase risk for exercise addiction

Individuals with an eating disorder are nearly four times more likely to experience exercise addiction than those without one, according to results of a comparative meta-analysis published in Eating and Weight Disorders.

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January 15, 2020
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VIDEO: Recognize signs of instability in intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures

VIDEO: Recognize signs of instability in intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures

KOLOA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Frank A. Liporace, MD, spoke about intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures.

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November 13, 2019
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Great Debate tackles first-line anabolic therapy for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Great Debate tackles first-line anabolic therapy for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

ATLANTA — The 2019 iteration of the ACR/ARP Great Debate tackled the issue of whether anabolic therapies are appropriate for patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

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October 29, 2019
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Children in rural areas at highest risk for lawnmower injuries

Children in rural areas at highest risk for lawnmower injuries

NEW ORLEANS — Lawnmower injuries disproportionately affect children in rural areas compared with those living in urban areas in the United States, according to research presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition. Researchers also identified higher rates for complications among children sustaining lawnmower injuries in rural areas.

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