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IOF and IFCC review describes the current status of assays for reference bone turnover markers

Bone turnover markers (BTMs) in blood and urine are useful tools in monitoring osteoporosis treatment effects and may be useful for improving patient adherence.

16 Jan 2021

Study outlines steps to prepare patients for elective surgery following COVID-19

Acknowledging that COVID-19 may be here to stay, Oregon Health & Science University has laid out a series of steps to prepare patients for elective surgery following their illness.

13 Jan 2021

New taxonomic classification of non-skeletal rare congenital disorders with impact on bone physiology

Thanks to major progress in the understanding and management of rare congenital diseases and syndromes, many patients with these rare disorders are now living longer lives.

13 Jan 2021

$Incidence of osteoporotic hip fractures expected to escalate in some Eurasian countries$

Incidence of osteoporotic hip fractures expected to escalate in some Eurasian countries

A detailed analysis of the burden of osteoporosis in eight Eurasian countries has found that osteoporosis is a significant and growing health problem in the region that will escalate in the future due to expected demographic changes.

12 Jan 2021

Researchers discover many genetic markers related to bone mineral accrual

A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered several genetic markers associated with bone mineral accrual, which could ultimately help identify causes of eventual osteoporosis earlier in life through genetic testing.

6 Jan 2021

$Living alone after hip fracture may further increase the risk of dying$

Living alone after hip fracture may further increase the risk of dying

Individuals face a higher risk of dying following hip fractures. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has found that living alone after experiencing a hip fracture may further elevate this risk.

6 Jan 2021

$Loss of critical enzymatic processes can increase bone fracture risk$

Loss of critical enzymatic processes can increase bone fracture risk

A loss of enzymatic processes within the body can increase a person's risk of bone fracture. This new insight was recently published in eLife by an international team of scientists and engineers led by Deepak Vashishth, the director of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

5 Jan 2021

SARS-CoV-2 spike-antibody binding strength and hydrogen bond numbers are temperature dependent, study finds

A new preprint on the bioRxiv* server describes the interactions between the binding spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus with the antibodies. Earlier studies have addressed the similarity in the 3D structures of the spike protein in the two SARS viruses as seen on cryo-EM.

24 Dec 2020

New AI tool could make breast cancer treatment less expensive and more readily available

Imagine being a doctor and having a precocious resident permanently by your side, giving you brilliant insight into disease and helping you to identify the best treatment path for your patients.

11 Dec 2020

UC biophysicist develops useful instruments that can advance diagnosis, treatment of debilitating conditions

Necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere does that aphorism apply more than in the realm of humans and their physical needs.

8 Dec 2020

$Obesity linked with risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women$

Obesity linked with risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women

Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study followed 12,715 women for a period of 25 years. The new findings from the Osteoporosis Risk Factor and Prevention (OSTPRE) study were published in Osteoporosis International.

1 Dec 2020

Financial symptoms could be used as early predictors of dementia

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis.

30 Nov 2020

$Women with ulnar fractures may be victims of intimate partner violence$

Women with ulnar fractures may be victims of intimate partner violence

Up to one-third of adult women who sustain a non-displaced fracture to the ulna bone of the forearm may be victims of intimate partner violence, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Nov 2020

$Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients$

Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients

Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia.

24 Nov 2020

Researchers discover potential cellular target for eliminating bone breakdown in osteoporosis

New research has discovered a cell type that governs the way bones form and maintain themselves, opening up a potential target for future therapies for bone disorders like osteoporosis.

20 Nov 2020

$Are bone fractures more common in non-meat eaters?$

Are bone fractures more common in non-meat eaters?

A new study has found that in comparison with people who eat meat, vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians may be at a higher risk of hip fractures.

20 Nov 2020

$Reduced lead exposure may explain the declining rates of hip fracture$

Fracture News and Research

IOF and IFCC review describes the current status of assays for reference bone turnover markers

Study outlines steps to prepare patients for elective surgery following COVID-19

New taxonomic classification of non-skeletal rare congenital disorders with impact on bone physiology

Incidence of osteoporotic hip fractures expected to escalate in some Eurasian countries

Researchers discover many genetic markers related to bone mineral accrual

Living alone after hip fracture may further increase the risk of dying

Loss of critical enzymatic processes can increase bone fracture risk

SARS-CoV-2 spike-antibody binding strength and hydrogen bond numbers are temperature dependent, study finds

New AI tool could make breast cancer treatment less expensive and more readily available

UC biophysicist develops useful instruments that can advance diagnosis, treatment of debilitating conditions

Obesity linked with risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women

Financial symptoms could be used as early predictors of dementia

Women with ulnar fractures may be victims of intimate partner violence

Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients

Researchers discover potential cellular target for eliminating bone breakdown in osteoporosis

Are bone fractures more common in non-meat eaters?

Reduced lead exposure may explain the declining rates of hip fracture

Experts publish Consensus Statement on management of osteoporosis in patients with CKD G4–G5D

Study examines the effects of simple measures on the health of active older adults

HSS presents research related to rheumatology and orthopedic surgery at 2020 ACR annual meeting

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