Once-yearly treatment significantly reduces bone fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Data to be published in this week's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine show that a once-yearly treatment significantly reduced the incidence of all types of osteoporotic bone fractures over three years in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. view more (2007-05-03)
... years in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. The publication marks the first time that an osteoporosis treatment significantly reduced all types of fractures in a single ... in the study had postmenopausal osteoporosis and received Reclast® (zoledronic acid) Injection or placebo. Results from ... that are typically affected by osteoporosis, including the hip, spine, and wrist. Specifically, a 70 percent ... which are used ...
Vitamin D signals to prevent bone loss during osteoporosis
The risk of bone fracture resulting from falls increases as we age due to bone loss and osteoporosis. Physicians have routinely prescribed vitamin D and vitamin D-related drugs to retard bone loss, but until now, little was known about the specific targets of vitamin D in bone. view more (2006-01-20)
... due to bone loss and osteoporosis. Physicians have routinely prescribed vitamin D and vitamin D-related drugs ... Japan examine mice with severe osteoporosis and show that oral vitamin D treatment inhibits the production ... a more "human-like" model of osteoporosis, to screen for other vitamin D-like agents with c-Fos-suppressing activity. ... resorption in conditions such as osteoporosis, and suggest that synthetic vitamin D ...
Gastric cancer survivors should be aware of osteoporosis
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Although the prognosis of gastric cancer is known to be poor, the survival rate for those who receive operative treatment is increasing recently by virtue of early diagnosis and aggressive surgical intervention. view more (2008-01-17)
... surviving patients might suffer from osteoporosis and be at risk of developing multiple fractures in their ... Association, reported the prevalence of osteoporosis in patients who survived after gastrectomy was 38.3%, vertebral deformity ... for the high prevalence of osteoporosis reported by the investigators is that the average age of ... an independent predicting factor of osteoporosis.
Another possible reason is gastrectomy might affect ...
Osteoporosis clinical guidelines press launch
New guidelines for the prevention and management of osteoporosis have been produced by the Royal College of Physicians at the request of the Department of Health. Following the recommendation of the Advisory Group on Osteoporosis (1994), the Department of Health commissioned the College to produce the evidence-based guidelines to assist all health... view more... (1999-03-10)
... the prevention and management of osteoporosis have been produced by the Royal College of Physicians at ... of the Advisory Group on Osteoporosis (1994), the Department of Health commissioned the College to produce ... who have a role in osteoporosis or fracture management. It will also help those responsible for ... care groups. The authoritative report 'Osteoporosis: Clinical Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment' ...
Treating osteoporosis calls for physician, dentist collaboration: ADA Journal
Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover story of the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. view more (2008-05-16)
... who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover story of the May issue ... Association.
The authors of the article, "Osteoporosis and Its Implications for Dental Patients," reviewed the medical and ... and dental literature to examine osteoporosis' effect on public health in the United States. They also ... are at risk of developing osteoporosis.
According to the authors, the literature indicated ...
Men warned of osteoporosis problems by McMaster researcher
A McMaster University researcher is alerting men and their doctors that osteoporosis isn't just a woman's problem but that the bone-wasting disease can severely afflict them, too. view more (2007-01-31)
... men and their doctors that osteoporosis isn't just a woman's problem but that the bone-wasting disease ... diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis in men. Their paper appears in the January 30 issue ... can no longer overlook diagnosing osteoporosis in their male patients. "That's the bottom line. We want ... the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis published by Osteoporosis Canada in 2002. ...
Researchers reveal how long-term use of anti-inflammatory medication can cause osteoporosis
The steroid hormones glucocorticoids (GCs) are used at high doses to treat inflammatory and immune disorders, however they prompt bone loss and can cause osteoporosis, particularly when administered for prolonged periods. view more (2006-07-28)
... bone loss and can cause osteoporosis, particularly when administered for prolonged periods. In a study appearing ... bone formation, resulting in GC-induced osteoporosis.
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Healthy bones program reduces hip fractures by 37 percent
Proactive measures can reduce hip fracture rates by an average of 37.2 percent -- and as much as 50 percent -- among those at risk, according to a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The study was published online on November 3 by The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, a peer-reviewed journal. view more (2008-11-05)
... had specific risk factors for osteoporosis and/or hip fractures. The implementation of a number of initiatives ... The mortality rate due to osteoporosis-related fractures is greater than the rates for breast cancer and ... done to prevent or treat osteoporosis. It is possible to achieve at least a 25 percent ... by all orthopedic surgeons in osteoporosis disease management."
The National Osteoporosis Foundation reports ...
Press conference: 31st European Symposium On Calcified Tissue, 7 June 2004
At the Acropolis Convention Centre, Nice, France. Bone diseases are an important cause of ill health. The most common is osteoporosis which affects 200 million women around the world and accounts for billions in healthcare treatment costs. Other diseases are less common but cause bone pain, deformity and fracture. view more (2004-03-17)
... health. The most common is osteoporosis which affects 200 million women around the world and accounts ... bone disease"˘Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone diseases "˘The effect of exercise and diet ... skeleton"˘New advances in treatment for osteoporosis and other bone diseases These are among the many topics ... that will be discussed at this important symposium in Nice from 5 ...
Genotyping takes us closer to an osteoporosis fingerprint
For the first time ever, an extensive genome-wide search has been undertaken to find the genes linked to osteoporosis and fracture. Five regions of interest have been identified that appear to warrant further scientific investigation. view more (2008-04-30)
... find the genes linked to osteoporosis and fracture. Five regions of interest have been identified that ... sustain a fracture due to osteoporosis, with the risk being higher in people with a family ... have been unequivocally linked to osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
The Garvan Institute for Medical Research collaborated with ... 1500 women from Garvan's Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study as well as more ...
Ultrasound researchers make no bones about their work
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... JANUARY 1999 The future of osteoporosis diagnosis could lie in ultrasound, thanks to a team of ... Research Council for further development. Osteoporosis is a common condition in which a decline in bone ... and erodes with the onset ofosteoporosis. 'It's this type of bone that is found in places ... to measuringjust how advanced the osteoporosis condition is in sufferers.' 'We're combining ...
Landmark observational study aims to improve osteoporosis care standards worldwide
Nearly 60,000 women aged 55 years and older have enrolled in a landmark, multi-national study that will focus on the management of osteoporosis across the globe. view more (2008-04-10)
... focus on the management of osteoporosis across the globe. Launch of the Global Longitudinal Registry of ... the Global Longitudinal Registry of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) was announced today at ECCEO 8 (Eighth ... Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis) in Istanbul, Turkey. This groundbreaking observational study (registry) ... groundbreaking observational study (registry) in osteoporosis aims to gain insights to improve ...
Large European study finds gene variant is no strong risk factor for osteoporosis
Variations in a number of different genes and environmental factors affect an individual's risk for osteoporosis. view more (2006-02-21)
... affect an individual's risk for osteoporosis. Several gene variants have been linked to osteoporosis, but few have stood the test of time. The GENOMOS ... gene plays a role in osteoporosis, but with effects that are less marked than those described ... if it was associated with osteoporosis. Over 20,000 people took part in GENOMOS, and the number ... between the T variant ...
Make or break time for osteoporosis treatment
Women who do not comply with treatment instructions for osteoporosis or who do not respond to treatment are more likely to suffer further fractures, which seriously affects their quality of life. view more (2008-03-11)
... comply with treatment instructions for osteoporosis or who do not respond to treatment are more likely ... in the April issue of Osteoporosis International, a Springer journal.
Osteoporosis is an increasing global health problem and currently available therapies ... the Observational Study of Severe Osteoporosis (OSSO)*, looked at the number of fractures suffered by women ... 1,885 70-year-old women with established osteoporosis and 'inadequate ...
Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated
A series of recent scientific publications have exaggerated the benefits and underplayed the harms of drugs to treat pre-osteoporosis or "osteopenia" potentially encouraging treatment in millions of low risk women, warn experts in this week's BMJ. view more (2008-01-18)
Drugs for pre-osteoporosis: Prevention or disease-mongering?
A series of recent scientific publications have exaggerated ... harms of drugs to treat pre-osteoporosis or "osteopenia" potentially encouraging treatment in millions of low risk ... to relatively healthy people.
Osteopenia or "pre-osteoporosis" is said to affect around half of all older women ... based on re-analyses of four osteoporosis drug trials.
But the authors of this week's BMJ paper ... | 
