Substantial height loss ‘doubles hip fracture risk’ in men
Losing height in old age is an independent risk factor for fracture, suggesting the need for repeated measurements in clinical practice, researche…
Tag: Endocrinology – Osteoporosis
Australia’s absolute fracture risk calculators ‘don’t tally’
A decision to initiate therapy could differ depending on whether the FRAX or Garvan tool is used.
Strong topical corticosteroids ‘tied to fracture risk’
Patients with persistent and prolonged dermatological disease might need bone density scans, researcher moots.Â
Osteoporosis drug class ‘worsens CKD’
The increased risk is moderate but clinicians should carefully consider initiation of the therapy in certain patients, researchers say.
Study casts doubt on long-term bisphosphonate efficacy
More is not necessarily better in preventing hip fracture, researchers say.
Osteoporosis drug to be trialled for COVID-19
Supercomputer screening identified the compound as a potential treatment.
Vitiligo therapy linked to lower chance of fracture
Patients can take comfort from this incidental benefit of narrowband UVB, researchers say.
Sleep apnoea ups vertebral fracture risk in women
Osteoporosis patients should be asked about sleep apnoea and treated aggressively, advise US researchers.
Which jobs come with the highest knee OA risk?
Specific work tasks, such as repeated lifting or squatting, raise the risk of developing the condition.
