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Oral Raloxifene, Transdermal Estradiol Similar at Preserving Bone Density

Postmenopausal users of these two drugs had similarly high rates of bone density preservation and few serious side effects.

Concomitant Management of Depression and Pain

An intensive, combined approach was more effective than usual care, but absolute response rates were still modest.

"Microdose" Transdermal Estradiol: As Effective as Raloxifene in Preventing Bone Loss?

Even very low doses of estrogen can help prevent bone loss.

Vitamin D and Health

Do we have enough? How do we get more? What systems are affected?

Bisphosphonates for Glucocorticoid Users: Yearly or Daily?

Yearly intravenous zoledronic acid was not inferior to daily oral risedronate.

The HORIZON Study: Bisphosphonates for Patients on Corticosteroids

Once-yearly infusion of a bisphosphonate may be more effective and more convenient than daily bisphosphonate for preventing and treating glucocorticortoid-induced osteroporosis.

Cheers! Drinking Alcohol Might Preserve Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women

Greater intake of alcoholic beverages, especially wine, correlated with higher bone density.

Vitamin D Levels in Elders

Most older people had low serum levels, and at least 25% of elders had frank vitamin D deficiency.

Briefly Noted

Genetics of diversity in human pigmentation, risks for bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw, and a newly approved agent for head lice

One Bad Break Leads to Another

Risk for hip fracture was six times higher during the first year after a proximal humeral fracture.

Balloon Kyphoplasty for Spinal Compression Fracture

At 1 month, kyphoplasty patients had significantly greater improvements in global quality of life, back pain, and function than did controls.

Diagnosing Diabetic Osteomyelitis: Needle Puncture vs. Bone Biopsy

Needle puncture was easier to perform but did not reliably identify bone bacteria.

Osteoporosis: Another Risk for Patients with Psoriasis?

In men, psoriasis was significantly associated with an increased risk for decreased bone-mineral density.

Vitamin D — It’s Not Just for Bones

Higher vitamin D levels correlated with better muscle power and force in adolescent girls.

Fracture Incidence Climbed After Publication of WHI Data

From 2000 through 2005, fracture incidence rose among postmenopausal women whereas HT use fell.

Assessing Fracture Risk Might Be as Easy as Asking About Balance

Results of a twin study support the value of self-reported balance problems for predicting fracture risk.

Imaging Does Not Alter Outcomes in Acute Low Back Pain

A meta-analysis provides more reason to curb routine lumbar imaging.

Do Loop Diuretics Increase the Risk for Fractures in Postmenopausal Women?

Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative suggest that they don’t, but many questions remain.

Mortality Risk Following Osteoporotic Fracture

Elevated risk was associated with even minor fractures and, with hip fractures, persisted for at least 10 years.

Rosiglitazone, Pioglitazone, and Fractures: A Meta-Analysis

Combined data from 10 trials show that rosiglitazone and pioglitazone confer significant risk for fractures.

New Approach to Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures

Clinical calculators can help clinicians determine when patients should start receiving osteoporosis therapy.

Falls After Age 90: Inability to Get Up and Prolonged Time on Floor Portend Poor Outcomes

Many elders with access to alarm systems did not use them.

Calcium Supplementation in Healthy Nonosteoporotic Men

Calcium supplementation is not just for women.

A Broken Wrist Might Not Mean Fragile Bones

Women who sustained wrist fractures had elevated risk for recurrent fractures, but the risk was less than that associated with other fragility fractures.

Long-Term Growth and Bone Mineralization in Preterm Children

Low bone mineralization persists up to age 9 years in children who were born preterm with low birth weight.

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