ACP Recommends Bisphosphonates for Initial Treatment of Osteoporosis
The American College of Physicians updated its 2017 guideline on pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.
The American College of Physicians updated its 2017 guideline on pharmacologic treatment of osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults.
Eating prunes daily protects against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Studies show a link between depression and osteoporosis. Researchers investigated whether osteoporosis drugs contributed to depression and anxiety.
Bone health can sometimes be improved by the use of certain supplements and dietary changes. Researchers studied whether dried plums would have a beneficial effect in men.
Musculoskeletal strength in older adults as they age can be preserved and improved by exercise, but it is unclear how strenuous the exercise must be in order to be effective.
Exercise slows bone loss and increases bone density in people at risk for osteoporosis, but which exercises are most effective are unclear. Investigators sought the answer.
The phase 3 ATOM study evaluated the efficacy and safety of abaloparatide in 228 men with osteoporosis.
The update is based on data from an open-label, single-arm histomorphometry study.
The network meta-analysis compared the effects of 9 osteoporosis drugs on BMD.
Using the FOS, the FOS Offspring, and CHAMP studies, researchers studied the relationship between dietary fiber and risk for hip fracture in older men.