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Pediatric Clavicular Fracture Rates Stable From 2014 to 2023
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 – From 2014 to 2023, the overall rates of pediatric clavicular fractures remained stable, but there was a significant increase in admission rates, according to a study...
Broken Collarbone Hospitalizations Increase Among Children
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — More kids are being hospitalized for broken collarbones, a new study has found. In fact, the hospitalization rate for broken collarbones more than doubled among children b...
Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 — Weighted vests have been touted as a potential means of warding off osteoporosis while losing weight. The idea is that the extra weight will promote new bone growth even as p...
7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to ...
Topical Testosterone + Exercise No Aid for Hip Fracture Recovery in Women
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised exercise training in older women recovering from a hip fracture, according...
Air Pollution May Worsen Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 – Exposure to air pollution may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Diddier ...
Smartphones Aid Recovery From Broken Leg, Hip
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — A person’s smartphone can show how well they’ll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person’s mobility prior to their injury provides ...
Preinjury Mobility Predicts Adults' Recovery After Lower-Extremity Fracture
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Preinjury mobility data predicts recovery following a lower-extremity fracture in adults, according to a proof-of-concept study published online April 28 in the Journal of ...
Opportunistic CT Bone Density Screening Improves Osteoporosis Screening Rate
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – Implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could increase the osteoporosis screening rate, yielding a reduction in medical costs, according...
Offspring of Women With Epilepsy Experience Decreased Bone Metabolism
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Women with epilepsy may have offspring with decreased bone metabolism and lower birth weight, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in the Annals of Clinical and...
Good Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 – Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient's mental health could be crucial ...
Better Mental Health Linked to Resilience in Older Women After Hip Fracture
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Fewer depressive symptoms and better mental health are associated with higher psychological resilience among older women after hip fracture, according to a study published...
AAP Provides Guidance on Pediatric Fracture Diagnosis, Abuse Assessment
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report published online Jan. 21 in Pediatrics, guidance is presented for the diagnosis of pediatric fractures and assessment of...
Zolendrate (Reclast) Lowers Fracture Risk in Early Postmenopausal Women
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – Women past menopause can protect themselves from future fractures through infrequent, cheap IV infusions of a bone-strengthening drug. Women 50 to 60 who got two IV infusions...
Zoledronate Prevents Morphometric Vertebral Fractures Over 10 Years
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, 2025 – For early postmenopausal women, zoledronate administered at baseline and five years is effective for preventing morphometric vertebral fracture, according to a study...