Osteoporosis News and Research

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Study reveals dual effects of new osteoporosis therapy on bone tissue

Sclerostin is a protein produced by osteocytes in the bone that inhibits bone formation. A recent analysis of results from a clinical trial reveals the beneficial effects of romosozumab, an antibody therapy that targets sclerostin, on bone tissue in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

26 Jun 2019

Women exposed to common antibacterial more likely to develop osteoporosis

Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Jun 2019

Common metric may not accurately assess kidney function of Indian patients

A common metric for monitoring kidney health may not accurately represent the kidney function of Indian patients.

26 Jun 2019

Study discusses beneficial effects of antibody therapy that targets sclerostin

26 Jun 2019

Top four things seniors need to know to have a safe and healthy summer

Summer is a great time to get active, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors. For adults age 65 or older, summertime weather can also pose health challenges.

24 Jun 2019

More insights into transport protein used by cancer cells

Certain cancer cells depend on exporting the metabolite lactate, which accumulates during the generation on energy. Lactate plays an important role in many biochemical and cellular processes.

21 Jun 2019

Vitamin D supplementation may not reduce the risk of heart disease

Scientists have confirmed that taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

20 Jun 2019

$High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk$

High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk

Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

20 Jun 2019

Adequate protein intake linked with reduced risk of frailty

Adequate intake of protein is associated with a reduced risk of frailty and prefrailty in older women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Adequate protein intake was defined as at least 1.1 g per kg of body weight. The findings were published in European Journal of Nutrition.

19 Jun 2019

Five easy health tips for men

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are far more likely to skip routine health screens than women.

18 Jun 2019

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

The results of a randomized controlled trial presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate high levels of treatment success in approximately two thirds of patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation, while a small loss of disease control was observed at the total study population level.

13 Jun 2019

Gender differences in manifestation of diseases lead to poorer diagnosis and treatment in women

The work, published by the Esteve Foundation, reveals that gender differences in the manifestation of the diseases result in poorer diagnosis and treatment for women.

11 Jun 2019

Antihypertensive drug use linked with reduction in dementia risk

Various clinical trials indicate what effects can be expected from standardized intervention programs on the basis of existing evidence.

3 Jun 2019

Are fruit fly 'avatars' the next step in personalized medicine?

Researchers have created fruit fly “avatars” that have helped to guide treatment for a man who had terminal colon cancer.

24 May 2019

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Diseases such as bone cancer and osteoporosis are frequently complex, with two or more disorders occurring simultaneously.

24 May 2019

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

Earlier this year, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association released the results of a study warning women over 50 about the stroke risks connected to drinking artificially sweetened drinks.

23 May 2019

Broccoli contains an ingredient that could target the "Achilles’ heel" of cancers

A new study from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has come up with a new study that reveals that broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, cabbage and collard greens contain a substance that could inactivate a vital gene that plays a role in cancers.

19 May 2019

Prescribing fitness apps to help cancer survivors increase their physical activity levels

Fitness apps could be prescribed by clinicians to help patients recovering from cancer increase their physical activity levels, new research in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship reports.

15 May 2019

Penn study reveals link between mitochondrial damage and osteoporosis

Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being older and female or having a family history of the condition cannot be avoided. But others can, like smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, taking certain medications, or being exposed to environmental pollutants.

9 May 2019

FRAX tool useful in breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors

The FRAX® tool takes into account certain factors to determine the risk of bone fracture in the general population.

9 May 2019

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Study reveals dual effects of new osteoporosis therapy on bone tissue

Women exposed to common antibacterial more likely to develop osteoporosis

Common metric may not accurately assess kidney function of Indian patients

Study discusses beneficial effects of antibody therapy that targets sclerostin

Top four things seniors need to know to have a safe and healthy summer

More insights into transport protein used by cancer cells

Vitamin D supplementation may not reduce the risk of heart disease

High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk

Adequate protein intake linked with reduced risk of frailty

Five easy health tips for men

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

Gender differences in manifestation of diseases lead to poorer diagnosis and treatment in women

Antihypertensive drug use linked with reduction in dementia risk

Are fruit fly 'avatars' the next step in personalized medicine?

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Drinking diet beverages may increase risk of stroke and heart attack in women over 50

Broccoli contains an ingredient that could target the "Achilles’ heel" of cancers

Prescribing fitness apps to help cancer survivors increase their physical activity levels

Penn study reveals link between mitochondrial damage and osteoporosis

FRAX tool useful in breast cancer patients treated with aromatase inhibitors

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