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Rome women questioning use of osteoporosis drugs

This X-ray image of Jeanne Mathews' right leg shows the pins and rod that were inserted into the bone after her femur suffered an atypical fracture.
Topix.net Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:34:23 GMT

Vitamin D levels have different effects on atherosclerosis in blacks and whites, study finds

Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "go-to" remedy for treating a wide range of illnesses, from osteoporosis to atherosclerosis. However, new evidence suggests that supplementing vitamin D in those with low levels may have different effects based on patient ...
Science Daily Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Take bisphosphonates, break a leg?

Though two reports contend a connection exists between taking the drugs over a long period of time and getting these fractures, the FDA says so such connection exists. Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs seems...
Med Worm Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:04:25 +0100

Body balance evaluation in osteoporotic elderly women. - de Abreu DC, Trevisan DC, Reis JG, da Costa GD, Gomes MM, Matos MS.

SUMMARY: Osteoporotic Brazilian women balance was evaluated by timed up and go test (TUG) and to the Berg balance scale (BBS). In the BBS, women with and without osteoporosis had normal range scores, even with history of fall. In the TUG test, women with o...
Med Worm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:46:07 +0100

Childhood Growth Hormone Deficiency, Bone Density, Structures and Fractures: Scrutinizing the Evidence

This article reviews the evidence. Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Med Worm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100

Effective, Non-Invasive Pain Relief for Osteoporosis

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vertebroplasty, a minimally invasive treatment, offers new hope for those suffering the ravages of osteoporosis, the most common type of bone disease. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Med Worm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption in patients with clinically stable Crohn's disease: A pilot study

Vitamin D is the critical hormone for intestinal absorption of calcium. Optimal calcium absorption is important for proper mineralization of bone in the prevention of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures, among other important functions. Diseases associ...
Med Worm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Fractures in children and adolescents with spina bifida: the experience of a Portuguese tertiary-care hospital

Aim The morbidity associated with osteoporosis and fractures in children and adolescents with spina bifida highlights the importance of osteoporosis prevention and treatment in these patients. The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence and pattern...
Med Worm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The US FRAX® filter: avoiding confusion or hindering progress?

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LetterDOI 10.1007/s00198-010-1220-7Authors E. McCloskey, University of Sheffield Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism Sheffield S5 7AU UKJ. Compston, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge CB2 0QQ U...
Med Worm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:15:03 +0100

FDA: No Clear Evidence Linking Bisphosphonates and Fractures

After headlines emerged Wednesday about new data linking prolonged bisphosphonate use to an increased risk of atypical femur fractures, the FDA rushed to assure prescribers and the public that the agency has yet to find a clear connection.
Topix.net Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:33:32 GMT

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