Some treatments for osteoporosis could reduce the incidence of COVID-19
Some of the principal treatments for osteoporosis—denosumab, zoledronate and calcium—could have a protective effect against COVID-19 in patients who take
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Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure
Exposure to dim light at night, which is common in today’s lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer
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Fewer Older Men Assessed, Treated for Osteoporosis
FRIDAY, Feb. 15, 2019 — Fewer older men than women undergo evaluation for or management of osteoporosis, according to a
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Patients 65 years of age or older with hip or spine fracture should be treated for osteoporosis
A coalition of the world’s top bone health experts, physicians, specialists, and patient advocacy groups today released their clinical recommendations
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A fracture anywhere reduces bone density everywhere: New UC Davis Health studies help explain why one break can lead to others
Breaking a bone causes bone density losses throughout the body, not just close to the site of the fracture, and
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Distance helps re-fuel the heart: Separated entry and exit doors for calcium keep energy production smooth in the powerhouses of heart cells
Stress demands the heart to work harder and faster. To keep pace, the muscle must make its fuel at an
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Hip fracture patients leaving hospital need osteoporosis plan
Patients leaving hospital after a hip fracture should be given an osteoporosis plan as a priority, says the Australian and
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USPSTF favors osteoporosis screening to prevent fracture
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for osteoporosis to prevent fractures for women aged ≥65 years and
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