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26-05-2022 | Osteoporosis | News

UK recommendations support regular exercise for people with osteoporosis

People with osteoporosis should do regular exercise to maximize bone health and reduce fall risk, says an expert consensus statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

03-10-2018 | Osteoarthritis | News

Diabetes linked to elevated arthritis, osteoporosis risk

Patients with diabetes have an increased risk for arthritis, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal pain, study findings indicate.

26-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Clinical characteristics and bisphosphonates treatment of rare pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis

Li L et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4185-0

21-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Physical activity for fall and fracture prevention

The aim of this review is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and tips for implementing them in practice.

Ponzano M, Rodrigues IB, Giangregorio LM. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 2018. doi: 10.1007/s40674-018-0103-5

21-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Do sarcopenia and/or osteoporosis increase the risk of frailty? A 4-year observation of the second and third ROAD study surveys

Yoshimura N et al. Osteoporos Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4596-4

Physical activity for fall and fracture prevention

The aim of this review is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and tips for implementing them in practice [read more].
Ponzano M, Rodrigues IB, Giangregorio LM. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 2018. doi: 10.1007/s40674-018-0103-5

Physical activity for fall and fracture prevention

18-06-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Early use of alendronate as a protective factor against the development of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss in childhood-onset rheumatic diseases: A cross-sectional study

Inoue, Y et al. Pediatr Rheumatol 2018; 16: 36. doi: 10.1186/s12969-018-0258-5

31-05-2018 | Osteoporosis | View from the clinic | Article

Managing osteoporosis in pediatric patients

Editorial board member Sangeeta Sule discusses the causes of low bone mineral density and osteoporosis in pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases, and suggests strategies for risk prevention and treatment of this disease.

17-05-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Anti-osteoporosis drug use: Too little, too much, or just right? The HUNT study, Norway

Hoff M et al. Osteoporos Int 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4560-3

14-05-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Prevalence and comorbidity of osteoporosis: A cross-sectional analysis on 10,660 adults aged 50 years and older in Germany

Puth MT et al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19: 144. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-2060-4

08-05-2018 | Osteoarthritis | Article

Benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health: An expert consensus paper endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteopororosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and by the International Osteoporosis Foundation

This summary of systematic reviews and meta-analyses addresses the benefits and risks of dietary protein intakes for bone health in adults.

Rizzoli R et al. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4534-5

Benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health—an expert consensus paper endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteopororosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and by the International Osteoporosis Foundation

This summary of systematic reviews and meta-analyses addresses the benefits and risks of dietary protein intakes for bone health in adults [read more].
Rizzoli R et al. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4534-5

Benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health—an expert consensus paper endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteopororosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and by the International Osteoporosis Foundation

01-05-2018 | Osteoarthritis | News

April Cochrane review round-up

The two rheumatology-related reviews published in The Cochrane Library in April investigated the role of vertebroplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures, and the impact of exercise interventions in patients with osteoarthritis.

30-04-2018 | Osteoarthritis | Article

Effects of glucosamine in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ogata T et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4106-2

30-04-2018 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Is calcifediol better than cholecalciferol for vitamin D supplementation?

Quesada-Gomez JM, Bouillon R. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4520-y

20-04-2018 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment update

Wong EKC, Papaioannou A. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40674-018-0098-y

14-04-2018 | Osteoporosis | Article

Mediterranean diet and hip fracture incidence among older adults: the CHANCES project

Benetou V et al. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4517-6

15-06-2017 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Osteoporosis in children with chronic illnesses: Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment

In this review, the authors summarize recent literature addressing the risk factors, evaluation, and treatment for early bone fragility in patients with osteoporosis.

Grover M, Bachrach LK. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2017;15:271–282. doi:10.1007/s11914-017-0371-2

19-04-2017 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

This guideline, accredited by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, provides an overview of the assessment and management of osteoporosis for all healthcare professionals who are involved in its management.

Compston J, Cooper A, Cooper C et al. Arch Osteoporos 2017;12:43. doi:10.1007/s11657-017-0324-5

07-04-2017 | Osteoporosis | Review | Article

Osteoporosis: A discussion on the past 5 years

This review covers the recent advances in osteoporosis, including: Patient education, atypical femur fractures, vitamin supplementation, medication advances, post-fracture management, and screening/diagnostic modalities.

Schweser KM, Crist BD. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2017;10:265–274. doi:10.1007/s12178-017-9410-y

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