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Experts question automatic osteoporosis drug holidays

A new editorial published by an International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group urges physicians to individualize treatment decisions based on their patients' fracture risk, rather than...

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Study supports cardiovascular safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation

UK researchers have presented a new study that supports the cardiovascular safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation. The study was based on analysis of the UK Biobank, a very large study...

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Study shows hip fracture risk rises in the 10 years after total knee replacement

Researchers from the Sahlgrenska Academy in Molndal, Sweden have published preliminary results of a fracture risk study, which was based on analysis of medical records from 1987 to 2002 covering the...

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Farmers are not just the backbone of a nation, they may have stronger hips too

A team of UK and Swedish researchers has released the findings of a new study which assessed the hip fracture risk of farmers in Sweden.

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Sarcopenia, which affects up to 20 percent of European seniors, may increase...

Today, at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. researchers from the University of Liège, Belgium presented a study that reveals the enormous and growing...

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Risk of second major osteoporotic fracture is greatest immediately after...

Today, at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, an international research team presented the preliminary results of a new study which aimed to determine...

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More frequent exercise therapy benefits bone strength in very low weight...

Because of their low weight and premature birth, very low birth weight (VLBW) pre-term infants have lower bone mineral mass and a greater need for bone nutrients compared to most new-born infants. This...

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Clinical usefulness of bone turnover marker concentrations in osteoporosis

A new review published by a joint scientific working group of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) finds...

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Could suppression of Gαq/11 signaling be a promising target for treating...

Intermittent parathyroid hormone treatment (iPTH) and mechanical loading through exercise have both been shown to stimulate bone formation. These osteoanabolic stimuli are partially mediated by G...

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Extra physical education classes may benefit bone health in girls, study shows

Moderate to high impact sports such as gymnastics, basketball, or football have been shown to benefit bone mass, structure and strength - with benefits particularly apparent during pre-and early...

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The mechanisms of diabetes induced bone fragility

Recent research has shown that bone health is compromised in people with diabetes, resulting in a significantly higher risk of fragility fracture.

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Report reveals why millions of people with osteoporosis remain undiagnosed...

Nyon, Switzerland - Approximately 80% of those who have already suffered a broken bone due to osteoporosis remain unprotected against the risk of further disabling fractures, according to a new report...

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Understanding the epidemiology of fractures in diabetes

Due to the ageing of populations as well as increasing obesity and adverse lifestyle factors, type 2 diabetes (T2D) is reaching epidemic proportions in many parts of the world. People with diabetes...

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Understanding the fascinating interaction between bone and brain

"The best news is that the brain has become front and centre in the regulation of bone modelling", conclude authors Professors Paul Dimitri and Cliff Rosen in their concise review of the complex role...

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In Singapore, experts seek solutions for the rising burden of osteoporosis in...

The burden of osteoporosis in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to surge in the coming decades. Countries such as Singapore, Japan and Korea are among the high-risk countries for osteoporosis related...

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Biologic therapies for rheumatoid arthritis may protect against rapid bone loss

A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Chronic Inflammation and Bone Structure (CIBS) Working Group concludes that early and aggressive treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...

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ESCEO-IOF expert panel reviews current evidence for efficacy of calcium...

An expert consensus meeting of the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation...

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Can DXA be used to predict fracture risk in people with diabetes?

Increased risk of fracture has been shown to be one of the complications arising from longstanding diabetes. With the worldwide increase in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), in part due to aging populations,...

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Exploring future preventive strategies for patients at imminent risk of hip...

Hip fractures are of great concern as they are the most severe type of fracture in osteoporotic patients, associated with premature death, and commonly leading to long-term physical disability,...

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Bone markers as screening strategy for patient adherence to osteoporosis...

Oral bisphosphonates are common first line treatments for osteoporosis. However, approximately half of patients who begin osteoporosis treatment do not follow their prescribed treatment and/or...

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Mind the (osteoporosis treatment) gap

With the first of the baby boomer generation now entering their eighties, the next decade will see a significant increase in the number of people living with osteoporosis and experiencing the often...

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Can combined exercise and nutritional intervention improve muscle mass and...

Although progressive muscle loss is a natural part of ageing, sarcopenia is generally identified when muscle mass and muscle function falls below defined thresholds. Sarcopenia's impact can be enormous...

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New guidance for management of aromatase-inhibitor related bone loss in...

A new Position Statement, jointly published by seven international and European organizations, identifies fracture-related risk factors in patients treated by aromatase-inhibitors (AI) and outlines key...

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Post-fracture care: Do we need to educate patients rather than doctors?

Patients who suffer a first broken bone due to underlying osteoporosis are at two- to threefold risk of subsequent fractures—which can lead to a host of serious outcomes such as pain, disability, loss...

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Understanding the epidemiology of sarcopenia throughout the lifecourse

Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome which is characterised by progressive and generalised loss of muscle mass and strength. How prevalent is sarcopenia? As there is a lack of consensus in the...

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Quantifying lower limb muscle weakness in Osteogenesis Imperfecta type IV

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disorder characterized by increased bone fragility.

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Bone loss after denosumab, only partial protection with zoledronate

Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody which acts as a potent anti-resorptive agent and is now widely used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

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Hip fracture often deadly, Australian study shows

Hip fracture is a major public health problem, associated with high morbidity and mortality, and high costs to the healthcare system. With the ageing of populations worldwide, the socioeconomic burden...

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Under-reporting of vertebral fractures by radiologists: A missed opportunity

Vertebral fractures are the most common osteoporotic fractures. People with osteoporotic vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) are at increased risk of future fractures, including potentially...

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New IOF Compendium documents osteoporosis, its management and global burden

Today, on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has issued the first edition of a comprehensive and scientifically referenced report on osteoporosis.

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