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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on fracture risk, editorials on fracture risk, and perspectives on fracture risk - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Antiretrovirals and Fracture Risk: More Clues
- April 13, 2012
- Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD
- HIV/AIDS
Among patients who entered care after the introduction of potent ART, tenofovir and boosted protease inhibitors were each associated with modest increases in fracture risk.- Reviewing:
- Bedimo R et al., AIDS 2012 Apr 24; 26:825.
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Providing Absolute Fracture Risk Affects Osteoporosis Medication Initiation
- January 4, 2011
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
Before reporting of 10-year fracture risk, more women received osteoporosis medications.- Reviewing:
- Leslie WD et al., Ann Intern Med 2010 Nov 2; 153:580.
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Does Injectable Contraception Raise Fracture Risk?
- September 23, 2010
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Although the data might seem alarming, study methodology and biological plausibility raise questions about its validity.- Reviewing:
- Meier C et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 Aug 4;:
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At What Level of Vitamin D Does Fracture Risk Rise?
- June 24, 2010
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
In older men, fracture risk was elevated only among those with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels <16 ng/mL.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Melhus H et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 Jun; 95:2637.
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Assessing Fracture Risk Might Be as Easy as Asking About Balance
- February 19, 2009
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Results of a twin study support the value of self-reported balance problems for predicting fracture risk.- Reviewing:
- Wagner H et al., Am J Epidemiol 2009 Jan 15; 169:143.
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Thiazolidinediones and Fracture Risk in Diabetic Women
- June 26, 2008
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Fracture risk was higher in diabetic women treated with thiazolidinediones than in those taking other antidiabetic drugs.- Reviewing:
- Kahn SE et al., Diabetes Care 2008 May; 31:845. Meier C et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Apr 28; 168:820.
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A New Approach to Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk
- April 8, 2008
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
A new statistical model predicts 10-year risk for hip and other major fractures.- Reviewing:
- Tosteson ANA et al., Osteoporos Int 2008 Apr; 19:437. Dawson-Hughes B et al., Osteoporos Int 2008 Apr; 19:449. Siris E and Delmas PD., Osteoporos Int 2008 Apr; 19:383.
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Heel Ultrasound Predicts Fracture Risk
- February 10, 2004
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Quantitative ultrasound measurement of the calcaneus (heel) is an alternative to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for diagnosing osteoporosis. Compared with DEXA, ultrasound has the potential . . .- Reviewing:
- Khaw K-T et al., Lancet 2004 Jan 17; 363:197-202.
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Pregnancy Reduces Hip-Fracture Risk
- July 22, 2003
- Mary A. Shepard, MD
- Women's Health
Studies have shown inconsistent associations among parity, BMD, and fracture risk. These U.S. investigators prospectively evaluated the relation between parity and incident hip, spine, and . . .- Reviewing:
- Hillier TA et al., J Bone Miner Res 2003 May; 18:893-9.
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Physical Activity Reduces Fracture Risk
- August 1, 1998
- W Burke
- Women's Health
The positive effect of physical activity on bone mass is established. (See JWWH Apr 1997, p. 29, or BMJ 1997; 314:569.) These investigators assessed the . . .- Reviewing:
- Gregg EW et al., Ann Intern Med 1998 Jul; 129:
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Vitamin D Lowers Fracture Risk, but Its Effects on Cancer and CVD Aren't Clear Free
- December 20, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
Two reviews on vitamin D appearing in the Annals of Internal Medicine point to its role in lowering fracture risk, but say little is known... -
Inhaled Corticosteroids Raise Fracture Risk in COPD Patients
- September 13, 2011
- Patricia Kritek, MD
- General Medicine
Results should not deter ICS use in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Loke YK et al., Thorax 2011 Aug; 66:699.
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Tenofovir Use Linked to Fracture Risk
- August 15, 2011
- Paul E. Sax, MD
- HIV/AIDS
As reported at IAS 2011, the effect size was small but still worrisome. -
Predicting Fracture Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
- June 28, 2011
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
At similar bone-mineral densities, fracture risk was higher for diabetic patients.- Reviewing:
- Schwartz AV et al., JAMA 2011 Jun 1; 305:2184.
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High Dietary Calcium Has No Apparent Beneficial Effect on Fracture Risk Free
- May 25, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
Dietary calcium intake above certain levels has little effect on women's risk for fracture or osteoporosis, according to a BMJ study. Researchers followed some 60,000... -
Levothyroxine and Fracture Risk in Elders
- May 17, 2011
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Higher doses and current or recent use were associated with elevated risk.- Reviewing:
- Turner MR et al., BMJ 2011 Apr 28; 342:d2238. Leese GP and Flynn RV., BMJ 2011 Apr 28; 342:d2250.
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Levothyroxine Dosing Associated with Increased Fracture Risk in the Elderly Free
- April 29, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
Elderly patients receiving levothyroxine show a dose-related increased risk for fracture, according to a BMJ study. An accompanying editorial says that the risk is... -
More on HIV-Related Fracture Risk
- March 28, 2011
- Abigail Zuger, MD
- HIV/AIDS
A large outpatient study confirms rates that are consistently higher than normal.- Reviewing:
- Young B et al., Clin Infect Dis 2011 Mar 10;:
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Over-the-Counter PPIs May Not Pose Fracture Risk Free
- March 24, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
The FDA has determined that, contrary to a previous warning, the short-term use of over-the-counter proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) will not likely... -
A Huge Veterans Affairs Study Links HIV Infection to Elevated Fracture Risk
- March 14, 2011
- Abigail Zuger, MD
- HIV/AIDS
However, the association lost significance when other risk factors such as smoking, drinking, and low body-mass index were taken into account.- Reviewing:
- Womack JA et al., PLoS ONE 2011 Feb 16; 6:e17217.
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