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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Increase Risk for Falls in Patients With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is an independent risk factor for falls in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online March...
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...
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...
Updated Guidelines for Preventing Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Released
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – All women 65 and older should continue to be screened for osteoporosis, the nation’s leading preventive health panel says in an updated recommendation. The U.S. Preventive S...
USPSTF Recommends Osteoporosis Screening for Women 65 Years and Older
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends osteoporosis screening to prevent osteoporotic fractures for all women aged 65 years and older and for...
Denosumab Increases Cardiovascular Risk in Dialysis-Dependent Patients
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – For dialysis-dependent patients treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with a greater preventive effect on fractures but an increased risk for major adverse...
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults....
2019 to 2022 Saw Increase in E-Scooter/Bike-Related Injury ED Visits
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 – From 2019 to 2022, there was an increase in electric-powered scooter and bike (e-scooter/bike)-related injuries resulting in emergency department visits, according to a...
Blood Test Might Help Doctors Spot Multiple Diseases
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 – A blood draw is a typical part of a person's regular check-up. But that blood sample might hold a lot more useful information about a person’s health than doctors are c...
RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults
MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2024 – Levothyroxine (LT4) use is associated with longitudinal loss of bone mass and density in older adults, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of...
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Fragility Fractures in People 50 Years and Older
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – Severe mental illness (SMI) is associated with an increased likelihood of fragility fractures, while osteoporosis may be underdiagnosed, according to a study published online...
Over 50? How Long You Can Stand on One Leg Is Important
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they’re aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for ...
Preventing, Treating Sports Injuries in Kids: A Guide
SUNDAY, Oct. 20, 2024 – Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt. Every year, more than 3.5 million U.S. kids are treated...