Osteoporosis News and Research

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Brief bursts of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity linked to better bone health in women

A single minute of exercise each day is linked to better bone health in women, new research shows.

18 Jul 2017

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

The vast majority of women in the menopause are familiar with the status of Red Clover as an herbal medicine that soothes hot flush symptoms and hormonal fluctuations.

14 Jul 2017

$Osteoporosis medication effectively protects against hip fracture in elderly people treated with cortisone$

Osteoporosis medication effectively protects against hip fracture in elderly people treated with cortisone

There is effective protection against hip fracture for the many elderly people whose skeleton is declining in strength, as a side effect of cortisone treatment.

12 Jul 2017

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy negatively impacts development of children

Vitamin D deficiency in expectant mothers during pregnancy has a negative effect on the social development and motor skills of pre-school age children, a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition reports.

12 Jul 2017

Ground breaking study dispels myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have same nutritional value

Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of Surrey, which dispels the myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have the same nutritional value.

7 Jul 2017

Late adolescent years found to be key period for gaining bone mineral

The late adolescent years are an important period for gaining bone mineral, even after a teenager attains his or her adult height.

6 Jul 2017

Female survivors of childhood cancer have high risk for ovarian condition that causes infertility

About 11 percent of females who survive childhood cancer have an ovarian condition that leaves them at risk for infertility, weaker bones and frail health as young adults, according to research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

6 Jul 2017

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

Osteoporosis patients who suffer drug side effects that result in painful exposed bone in the jaw could benefit if they are treated with one of the more comprehensive surgical options that could lower the risk of relapse and repeat surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

5 Jul 2017

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

An Australian-led research team has demonstrated a new therapeutic approach that can re-build and strengthen bone, offering hope for individuals with the debilitating bone cancer, multiple myeloma.

29 Jun 2017

Study suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt

Salt is a hidden enemy in children's diets. So says the conclusion of a study by researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid, which suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt; this is associated to greater risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and obesity.

29 Jun 2017

MILabs installs advanced microCT system at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei

MILabs installs its industry-leading microCT system at The Center of Excellence for Translational Imaging at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei of East Asia.

28 Jun 2017

New market dynamics and regulation are key themes 8th Annual Biosimilars Industry Summit

Biosimilar drug manufacturers will no longer need to wait an extra six months after FDA approval to launch their product, following a recent U.S Supreme Court decision. The ruling which allows biosimilar drugs to enter the market faster is expected to save patients and the U.S. health system billions of dollars.[1]

From SAE Media Group 27 Jun 2017

High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

Results of a new study from epidemiologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggest that long-term, high intake of vegetable protein from such foods as whole grains, soy and tofu, may protect women from early menopause and could prolong reproductive function.

27 Jun 2017

Review highlights effective treatment options for managing patients with T2D and osteoporosis

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and osteoporosis often coexist in patients, but managing both conditions can be a challenge.

21 Jun 2017

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

A new position statement on the use of hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal and postmenopausal women from The North American Menopause Society has been published online today in the Society's journal, Menopause.

20 Jun 2017

UAB medical professionals provide few tips to help men get healthy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 percent of men age 18 and older are in fair or poor health leading to obesity, hypertension and even mortality.

15 Jun 2017

Findings from UCB funded study suggests that osteoporosis is being under-treated

UCB today announced results from a comprehensive real world database analysis that assessed the rates of osteoporosis treatment initiation within one year following a first fracture in patients in Sweden. The data showed that only 6.6% of patients, who were treatment naive, were initiated on osteoporosis treatment. This analysis, performed by Quantify Research and funded by UCB, was presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 in Madrid, Spain.

14 Jun 2017

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Brief bursts of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity linked to better bone health in women

Fermented red clover extract decreases number and severity of menopausal hot flushes

Osteoporosis medication effectively protects against hip fracture in elderly people treated with cortisone

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy negatively impacts development of children

Ground breaking study dispels myth that vitamin D2 and D3 have same nutritional value

Late adolescent years found to be key period for gaining bone mineral

Female survivors of childhood cancer have high risk for ovarian condition that causes infertility

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

New therapeutic approach offers hope for individuals with debilitating bone cancer

Study suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt

MILabs installs advanced microCT system at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei

New market dynamics and regulation are key themes 8th Annual Biosimilars Industry Summit

High intake of vegetable protein may protect women from early menopause

Review highlights effective treatment options for managing patients with T2D and osteoporosis

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

UAB medical professionals provide few tips to help men get healthy

Findings from UCB funded study suggests that osteoporosis is being under-treated

Vitamin A improves insulin-producing beta-cells' function, study suggests

ACR’s updated guideline provides recommendations on treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Adverse early life experiences and abuse may lead women to unnecessary, harmful surgeries

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