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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...
Mortality Increased With Delayed Admission for Patients With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – For patients with hip fracture, delayed admission is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Emergency Medicine Journal....
AAP: Low Vitamin D Linked to Slower Fracture Healing in Pediatric Patients
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 – For pediatric patients with lower-extremity fracture and surgical management, low vitamin D is associated with slower clinical and radiographic healing, according to research...
Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 – More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. "The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said ...
Sports Injuries: How They're Treated, and How Soon You Can Safely Return to Play
SUNDAY, Sept. 29, 2024 – A tumble, a tackle: Anything can bring on a sidelining sports injury. Now, four experts in such injuries at Penn State Health give advice on recovery and when it's okay to...
U.S. E-Bike and Scooter Injuries are Soaring
FRIDAY, September 27, 2024 — Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be surprised by just how likely that really is. Rates of injury on ...
Most Parents Are Moving Kids Out of Car Booster Seats Too Soon
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Most parents are placing their kids in harms’ way by moving them out of their car booster seat too soon, a new study warns. Four out of five parents moved their kid out of a...