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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.
Neuropathy Contributes, But Not Entirely Responsible for Fracture Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
April 07, 2021
A case-controlled study of 60 patients in the United Kingdom found presence neuropathy contributes to fracture risk in patients with type 1 diabetes but found other factors play a role in the increased risk among these patients.
Study Finds Increases in Hospital Charges Responsible for Rising Cost of Hip Fracture Surgery
March 31, 2021
Despite lower length of stays, costs of hip fracture surgeries have been on the rise in recent years and a new study suggests it could be linked to increased hospital charges rather than increased surgeon charges.
Alternating Doses of Denosumab Therapy Equally as Effective, Real-World Study Finds
March 24, 2021
Switching from 60 mg to 30 mg denosumab every 6 months could be an option for patients who have completed long-term denosumab therapy, according to the results of a new study from McMaster University.
Clinicians Could be Missing the Mark When Prescribing Osteoporosis Therapies
March 19, 2021
A Mass General-led analysis of claims data indicates less than 1-in-10 patients who suffer a hip fracture were prescribed an osteoporosis treatment in the next 6 months, while also providing data on trends in prescribing practices of newer agents.
AAC, PVFx Help Predict Risk of Osteoporosis-Related, Other Fractures in Men
March 17, 2021
Using data from the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men study, new research suggests incorporating AAC scores and PVFx could help predict older men at increased risk of fractures.
Study Links Kidney Stones to Fracture Risk in Older Adults
March 03, 2021
An analysis of data from the Veterans Health Administration is providing insight into the apparent increase in risk of fracture or osteoporosis among older adults with kidney or ureteral stones.
Moderate Physical Activity Could Lower Fracture Risk in Middle-Aged Adults
February 27, 2021
An analysis of more than 30k middle-aged adults from a prospective cohort study in Sweden is providing insight into the effects of exercise and other variables on fracture risk in these patients.
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Slowed Diagnoses, Treatment of Osteoporosis
February 16, 2021
A survey of providers within the IOF and NOF provides insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis across multiple regions throughout the world.
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.