Clinical podcast: Nutrition scientist chews over best and worst protein sources
Dr Emma Beckett takes deep dive into the world of dietary protein and its effects on health
Tag: Endocrinology – Osteoporosis
Severe hypocalcaemia warning with osteoporosis drug
This article has been updated. The US medicines regulator has slapped a boxed warning on the osteoporosis medication denosumab regarding the increased risk of severe…
TGA warns of CV risk with osteoporosis drug
Doctors are being warned against prescribing romosozumab in patients with a history of MI or stroke following a TGA investigation into the cardiovascular risks of…
Aussie doctors recommend MHT for bone health in under-65s with osteopenia
Menopausal hormone therapy can be used to prevent fragility fractures in postmenopausal women under 65 with osteopenia, according to updated Australian guidance. The Monash University–led…
Tool helps osteoporosis patients to understand fracture risks
GPs can now access a tool that helps osteoporosis patients better understand their risk of a premature death due to fractures, by providing their ‘skeletal…
High vitamin K intake cuts fracture risk in older women: Australian study
Older women who consume more than 100μg of vitamin K1 each day face half the long-term risk of hip fractures than those with a recommended…
Like Goldi-docs, we want our patients’ health ‘just right’
In medical school, I remember being fascinated about the trade-offs that may arise when a genetic susceptibility to one disease possibly reduces the risk of…
Vitamin D supplements alone ‘won’t avert fracture’
Healthy older adults should simply stop taking the pills, say osteoporosis experts.
App Review: The early menopause app with all the answers
Ask Early Menopause is an app designed to equip patients with the knowledge and tools to manage early menopause symptoms and establish a healthier lifestyle.…
Bone density risk factors identified for older adults with T1DM
Kidney disease prevention is key in this setting, clinicians warn.
