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New study provides important insights into osteoporosis

Osteoporosis researchers at the UVA School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength of our bones, allowing them to identify several genes not previously known to influence bone density and, ultimately, our risk of fracture.

16 Jun 2021

Bone density scan can detect calcium build-up linked to higher risk of serious falls

The build-up of calcium in a major blood vessel is linked with a 39 per cent higher risk of serious falls in older women, new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found.

14 Jun 2021

$Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy more likely to suffer fractures, study finds$

Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy more likely to suffer fractures, study finds

Researchers at Michigan Medicine found a subset of middle-aged men with cerebral palsy are up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer fractures than men without the disorder.

10 Jun 2021

$Heavier birth weight is linked to higher risk of bone fracture later in life$

Heavier birth weight is linked to higher risk of bone fracture later in life

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has linked heavier birth weight with lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of bone fracture later in life.

9 Jun 2021

New report highlights enormous disease burden and treatment gap of osteoporosis in Europe

New International Osteoporosis Foundation report provides unique overview of osteoporosis in Europe, revealing the enormous disease burden and an unacceptable treatment gap; 71% of women at high risk of fracture are not receiving much-needed medication.

7 Jun 2021

Thin, weakened bones associated with heightened risk of heart attack or stroke in women

Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women’s heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive of a heightened heart attack and stroke risk, suggests research in the journal Heart.

6 May 2021

Vitamin D may play a role in the degree of pain after knee replacement in postmenopausal women

Vitamin D is a critical part of a healthy diet. Among other benefits, it has been shown to protect against bone disease and maintain soft tissue health.

5 May 2021

Study reveals major factors that affect bone health in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients

Impaired bone health is among the most significant long-term consequences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a common therapy for patients with malignant and non-malignant hematological diseases.

4 May 2021

Biomedical engineer receives NASA grant to find ways to keep astronauts' bones strong in space

Extended time in space weakens astronauts' bones, so scientists are working to better understand how bone senses and responds to the usual forces placed upon it with the goal of keeping their bones strong.

18 Feb 2021

$Big data can help assess risk prediction for osteoporosis, fractures$

Big data can help assess risk prediction for osteoporosis, fractures

Years of suffering and billions of euro in global health care costs, arising from osteoporosis-related bone fractures, could be eliminated using big data to target vulnerable patients, according to researchers at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software.

15 Feb 2021

Study: Aspirin should be favored to prevent blood clots in children after complex heart surgery

Aspirin should be favored over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that replumbs their hearts, according to a new study.

14 Feb 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

Abnormalities in bone microarchitecture linked to risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

The microscopic structure of bone appears to predict which patients will experience poor outcomes after spinal fusion, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City.

15 Dec 2020

Exercise may help minimize weight loss surgery-induced bone loss

Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that exercise may help address this shortcoming.

9 Dec 2020

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

Reduced lead exposure may explain the declining rates of hip fracture

Hip fractures are one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older adults and are a strong predictor of mortality.

12 Nov 2020

Osteoporosis drug increases bone mineral density in the hip and lumbar spine

New research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College Rheumatology's annual meeting, reveals that romosozumab, an osteoporosis drug, produces substantial gains in bone mineral density in the hip and lumbar spine within one year, and that transitioning patients to a potent antiresorptive drug can lead to even more bone density gains.

6 Nov 2020

Older men are underdiagnosed and undertreated for osteoporosis

A new study reveals that many older men who experience a fracture are still underdiagnosed with and undertreated for osteoporosis.

6 Nov 2020

Low dose computed tomography shows potential for opportunistic screening of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can be detected through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging tests performed for lung cancer screening or other purposes.

4 Nov 2020

Study shows menstrual dysfunction is more prevalent in young athletes

Menstrual dysfunction is more prevalent in young Finnish athletes than it is among non-athletes of a similar age, but athletes experience less body weight dissatisfaction than non-athletes do.

28 Oct 2020

New research finds marked impact of COVID-19 on osteoporosis management

A new study published prior to World Osteoporosis Day finds that the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected management of non-communicable diseases, is markedly impacting the management of osteoporosis as judged by access to online FRAX fracture risk assessments.

20 Oct 2020