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July 26, 2024
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Multidisciplinary model can cut refracture risk for hospitalized adults with hip fracture

Multidisciplinary model can cut refracture risk for hospitalized adults with hip fracture

A multidisciplinary care model can reduce the risk for subsequent fractures among adults hospitalized for a hip fracture, according to findings published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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July 25, 2024
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Mobile health education program may enhance recovery for older patients with hip fractures

Mobile health education program may enhance recovery for older patients with hip fractures

A mobile rehabilitation and health education intervention may enhance recovery and improve physical performance for older patients with hip fractures at 3 months postoperatively, according to published data.

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July 19, 2024
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Osteoporosis treatment equally lowers hip fracture risk for both men and women

Osteoporosis treatment equally lowers hip fracture risk for both men and women

Osteoporosis treatment reduces the risk for hip fractures for older men just as well as it does for older women, according to a study published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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July 15, 2024
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Risk tools do not outperform BMD for predicting hip fractures among late-life adults

Risk tools do not outperform BMD for predicting hip fractures among late-life adults

Two fracture risk assessment tools incorporating femoral neck bone mineral density did not outperform femoral neck BMD alone for predicting hip fractures among adults aged 80 years and older, according to study data.

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July 06, 2024
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OrthoXel receives FDA 510(k) clearance of hip fracture nail

OrthoXel receives FDA 510(k) clearance of hip fracture nail

OrthoXel announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Vertex hip fracture nail. The Vertex hip fracture nail is indicated for use in fixation procedures for various fracture types and patient anatomies, according to a press release.

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June 05, 2024
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Top in endocrinology: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in kids; mini-insulin pump update

Top in endocrinology: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in kids; mini-insulin pump update

Children exposed to higher levels of certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who were not, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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June 04, 2024
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Surgery for hip fracture may decrease mortality in community-dwelling adults with dementia

Surgery for hip fracture may decrease mortality in community-dwelling adults with dementia

Among community-dwelling adults with dementia, surgical intervention of femoral head and neck fractures was associated with decreased mortality compared with nonsurgical treatment, according to published results.

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May 29, 2024
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Diabetes does not raise risk for subsequent hip fracture after incident fracture

Diabetes does not raise risk for subsequent hip fracture after incident fracture

Older adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who sustain an incident hip fracture have a similar likelihood for a subsequent hip fracture as those without diabetes, according to study data published in Bone.

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May 22, 2024
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Top in endocrinology: Weekly basal insulin effective; sports can lower risks in diabetes

Top in endocrinology: Weekly basal insulin effective; sports can lower risks in diabetes

A once-weekly basal insulin provided noninferior HbA1c reductions compared with once-daily insulins in adults with type 2 diabetes who had never taken insulin as well as those who received multiple daily insulin injections, phase 3 data show.

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May 14, 2024
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Risedronate discontinuation may increase mortality risk after hip fracture

Risedronate discontinuation may increase mortality risk after hip fracture

Older adults who sustain a hip fracture after discontinuing risedronate following at least 5 years of treatment adherence have a higher post-fracture mortality risk than those who continue using risedronate, according to study data.

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