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Osteoporosis
The Endocrinology Network® Osteoporosis clinical resource center is our hub for the latest in bone health and management of fracture risk. With a fracture causing significant increases in risk of mortality, management of osteoporosis represents a crucial aspect of care. This page will offer the latest information related to FDA approvals, new studies, and guideline updates pertaining to diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Therapy Could Cut Need for Revision Procedures Following Hip Replacements
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.
Reproductive Factors Help Predict Fracture Risk in Aging Women
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.
Living Alone Linked to Increased Risk of Death Following a Hip Fracture
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.
Year in Review: Top Osteoporosis Articles of 2020
December 26, 2020
This article features the top 5 stories in Endocrinology Network's coverage of osteoporosis management in 2020.
Exercise Programs Following Bariatric Surgery Could Help Protect Against Bone Loss
December 10, 2020
Results from a randomized trial suggest engaging in an exercise program following weight loss surgery could help protect against bone loss.
Study Details Effects of Bisphosphonate Discontinuation After Long-Term Use
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.
Increased Vitamin D Not Linked to Decrease in Falls Among Older Patients
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.
Jeffrey Curtis, MD: Osteoporosis in 2020
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.
Controversies in Using Bisphosphonates for Treating Osteoporosis
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.
Jeffrey Curtis, MD: Addressing Osteoporosis in in Men
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.