Osteoporosis

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Most people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis want information on their fracture risk, but about only half of them receive it, a new study found.

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An overall decrease in hip fracture prevalence will not compensate for the global impact of aging populations, researchers report.

Despite experiencing fractures attributable to osteoporosis, many women in a study had not undergone screening for the disease, researchers say.

Across all post-acute care settings, there was low use of DXA screening and of medications to prevent bone loss — both before admittance and after discharge, researchers found.

Hormone therapy in postmenopausal women increases lumbar spine bone density, protecting against bone loss even after the prescriptions are discontinued, a new study has found.

The American College of Physicians’ new guidelines for treating osteoporosis highlight bisphosphonates and suggest an ideal length of therapy.

Older adults with osteoporotic spine fractures who have a poor prognosis are less likely to require surgery if they are initially prescribed strict bed rest, a new study finds.

Clinicians should avoid discouraging exercise — even in the frail elderly with osteoporosis, according to new guidance for maximizing bone health and preventing fractures.