Osteoporosis

January 12, 2021

A phase 2 trial from investigators in the UK suggests use of denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody, could drastically reduce the rate of revision procedures after hip replacements.

January 11, 2021

An analysis of data from more than 1.2 million Korean women offers insight into how reproductive factors might impact fracture risk among postmenopausal women.

January 06, 2021

An analysis of 34k patients over more than a decade indicates living alone after a hip fracture was associated with a 37% increase in mortality risk among men and a 23% increase in risk among women.

December 26, 2020

This article features the top 5 stories in Endocrinology Network's coverage of osteoporosis management in 2020.

December 10, 2020

Results from a randomized trial suggest engaging in an exercise program following weight loss surgery could help protect against bone loss.

December 09, 2020

An analysis of more than 29k women from two medical centers in California is offering further insight into the effects of discontinuing bisphosphonate treatment in aging women.

December 08, 2020

A 600-patient trial suggests increased vitamin D supplementation was not associated with a decreased risk of falls but could increase risk of severe falls and fall-related injuries.

December 07, 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Curtis discusses osteoporosis data presented at ACR Convergence and the current state of osteoporosis management in 2020 in the latest edition of the Endocrine Outlook podcast.

November 27, 2020

Jeffrey Curtis, MD, MS, MPH, details how the perception of biphosphonates has been detrimental to efforts to improve treatment and diagnosis of osteoporosis.

November 24, 2020

Jeffrey Curtis, MD, MS, MPH, offers his thoughts on the most effective methods to address the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of osteoporosis in older male patients.

November 12, 2020

A new ACR study details the effects of romosozumab on bone mineral density gains when followed or preceded with antiresorptive medications such as alendronate or denosumab.

November 10, 2020

A study from ACR Convergence details the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of osteoporosis in older men.

November 05, 2020

Results from a trial in England suggest fall prevention programs and interventions may not be reducing fall rates and fractures in older patients, but do point to other benefits from an exercise program.

November 04, 2020

An analysis of data from more than 65k patients suggests low-dose CT scans could provide an opportunity to screen for osteoporosis in older patients.

October 28, 2020

An analysis of data from 12k women in an ongoing Finnish study suggests obesity could signal increased risk for early hip fracture in postmenopausal women.

October 25, 2020

Results of a study from ASN Kidney Week 2020 suggests low bone mineral density rates among women with CKD varied according to kidney function and race/ethnicity.

October 23, 2020

An analysis of more than 240 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis offers a glimpse into potential predictors of osteosarcopenia in this patient population.

October 23, 2020

A recent analysis suggests increased exposure to inhaled or oral corticosteroids was linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fragility fractures.

October 22, 2020

An analysis of more than 140 patients from a hospital in Italy suggests spinal fractures could help predict which patients were at an increased risk for negative outcomes with COVID-19.

October 20, 2020

An analysis of GoogleAnalytics data suggests use of FRAX fracture risk assessments declined by 58% globally in April 2020 compared to February 2020.