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New wireless monitoring device prevents and detects mobility problems among elderly

Falls are the main cause of injuries among elderly people, but until now doctors have had few ways of effectively monitoring and counteracting mobility problems among patients. Work by European researchers is set to change that.

7 Jan 2010

European CHMP announces positive opinion for Amgen's Prolia marketing authorization

Amgen Inc. today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Prolia((TM)) (denosumab) for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at increased risk of fractures, and for the treatment of bone loss associated with hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer at increased risk of fractures.

18 Dec 2009

Medicare power mobility remains a viable option for beneficiaries

Across America, seniors, together with their families and caregivers, are making difficult decisions about the future. Did that last emergency room visit after a fall mean it's time to consider nursing homes? How much longer can their loved one remain safely in their own home or apartment?

15 Dec 2009

New program to help maintain bone health in men with prostate cancer on ADT announced

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced a new program encouraging health professionals to help maintain the bone health of prostate cancer patients who are on long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

15 Dec 2009

NICE guidelines limit options for low cost osteoporosis drugs

Low cost osteoporosis drugs are strictly rationed for the under 75s, and UK physicians hampered by restrictive guidelines, according to findings which appear today in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, published by SAGE.

14 Dec 2009

New data suggests bisphosphonate drug may play a role in reducing recurrent breast cancer

Bisphosphonates are routinely given to women with postmenopausal breast cancer, but new data suggests that these agents may play a role in reducing recurrent breast cancer as well.

11 Dec 2009

Most of the fatal falls in the home can be avoided with fall prevention and protection products

Healthcare costs are rapidly increasing due to the rapid aging of our population. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that over 60% of fatal falls occur in the home. Additionally, the total cost of falls in 2010 is expected to be between 68 and 100 Billion Dollars. More than 25,000 older adults died due to falls last year.

3 Dec 2009

Smith & Nephew signs a technology development contract with the U.S. Department of Defense

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Division is pleased to announce the signing of a technology development contract with the United States Department of Defense that may lead to the creation of a fracture fixation system intended to revolutionize the treatment of the limbs of soldiers who sustain battlefield injuries.

20 Nov 2009

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

New education strategies for better controlling hypertension and research suggesting a possible link between short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of constricted blood vessels are among the research highlights from studies supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the American Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions in Orlando held Nov. 14-18.

20 Nov 2009

$Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not$

Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not

New results from a survey of 1,122 post-menopausal women in Asia found that nearly half (48.5 percent) were not aware whether or not they had osteoporosis despite being hospitalized with a fragility fracture.

13 Nov 2009

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on breastfeeding that details health benefits for both infants and mothers and encourages promotion of breastfeeding whenever possible.

4 Nov 2009

$Aggressive osteoporosis prevention could reduce hip fracture rate in the U.S. by 25%: Study$

Aggressive osteoporosis prevention could reduce hip fracture rate in the U.S. by 25%: Study

Aggressively managing patients at risk for osteoporosis could reduce the hip fracture rate in the United States by 25 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the November issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The first step must be a more active role by orthopedic surgeons in osteoporosis disease management, researchers say.

3 Nov 2009

Unexpected consequences emerge in patients who are prescribed PPI medications for reflux diseases

Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these effects and prescribe these medications carefully, according to a new commentary published in the November 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

2 Nov 2009

Geisinger's orthopaedics department awarded $97,000 grant for expanding its advanced medical home study

A Geisinger orthopaedic surgeon recently received a $97,000 grant from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association for a pilot study that will expand Geisinger's ProvenHealth Navigator advanced medical home to include care for patients recovering from hip fractures.

29 Oct 2009

Routine use of HRT increases longevity in postmenopausal women

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years. Several observational studies over the years showed that HRT use by younger postmenopausal women was associated with a significant reduction in total mortality; available evidence supported the routine use of HRT to increase longevity in postmenopausal women.

29 Oct 2009

$Cardiovascular disease may increase hip fracture incidence$

Cardiovascular disease may increase hip fracture incidence

A study that includes twins finds that the risk of hip fracture was significantly increased following a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with analysis also suggesting a genetic predisposition to the development of CVD and fractures, according to a study in the October 21 issue of JAMA.

26 Oct 2009

On-line portal for training doctors and nurses on fall prevention and protection

Medical Nurse Training, Inc. (www.MedicalNurseTraining.com) is the premier on-line portal for training doctors and nurses on fall prevention and protection.

20 Oct 2009

Individuals and governments around the globe should join the fight against osteoporosis: IOF

Speaking in Rome, Italy today on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) CEO Patrice McKenney called for individuals and governments around the globe to join the fight against osteoporosis. "Osteoporosis is a common but devastating disease which we cannot afford to ignore. Immediate measures must be taken to reduce the burden of osteoporotic fractures through prevention, early recognition of fracture risk, and appropriate proven treatment for those in need," she urged.

20 Oct 2009

Unlike obesity, overweight does not increase mortality rate

Contrary to what was previously assumed, overweight is not increasing the overall death rate in the German population. Matthias Lenz of the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences of the University of Hamburg and his co-authors present these and other results in the current issue of Deutsches -rtzeblatt International (Dtsch Artzebl Int 2009; 106[40]: 641𔃆).

19 Oct 2009

Patient outcomes better in highly rated hospitals than others

The largest annual study of patient outcomes at each of the nation's 5,000 nonfederal hospitals found a wide gap in quality between the nation's best hospitals and all others. According to the study, issued today by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, patients at highly rated hospitals have a 52 percent lower chance of dying compared with the U.S. hospital average, a quality chasm that has persisted for the last decade even as mortality rates, in general, have declined.

13 Oct 2009

Hip Fracture News and Research

New wireless monitoring device prevents and detects mobility problems among elderly

European CHMP announces positive opinion for Amgen's Prolia marketing authorization

Medicare power mobility remains a viable option for beneficiaries

New program to help maintain bone health in men with prostate cancer on ADT announced

NICE guidelines limit options for low cost osteoporosis drugs

New data suggests bisphosphonate drug may play a role in reducing recurrent breast cancer

Most of the fatal falls in the home can be avoided with fall prevention and protection products

Smith & Nephew signs a technology development contract with the U.S. Department of Defense

NHLBI-supported research shares new strategies on hypertension, heart defect and air pollution

Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not

Breastfeeding: ADA position paper details health benefits for both infants and mothers

Aggressive osteoporosis prevention could reduce hip fracture rate in the U.S. by 25%: Study

Unexpected consequences emerge in patients who are prescribed PPI medications for reflux diseases

Geisinger's orthopaedics department awarded $97,000 grant for expanding its advanced medical home study

Routine use of HRT increases longevity in postmenopausal women

Cardiovascular disease may increase hip fracture incidence

On-line portal for training doctors and nurses on fall prevention and protection

Individuals and governments around the globe should join the fight against osteoporosis: IOF

Unlike obesity, overweight does not increase mortality rate

Patient outcomes better in highly rated hospitals than others

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