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Infant milk feeding and bone health in later life: Findings from the Hertfordshire cohort study MD Linx Source:: DXA Feed       

History of falls can predict fracture risk in postmenopausal women News-Medical.net Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Pain Management: New osteoporosis treatment: Increasing bone mass The Florida Times-Union Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Air Pollution Linked to Poor Bone Health Newsmax Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

After a fracture, reinforce secondary-prevention message Philippine Star Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

NDTVProbiotics May Halve Risk Of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures In Women Over 50: StudyNDTVThe findings, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, provide new methods to prevent osteoporosis and reduce risks of fractures in the elderly. This means that a dietary intervention may go a long way in cutting risks of the age-related …Probiotics can halve risk … Continue reading →

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Patients Have Higher Likelihood of OsteoporosisMedicalResearch.com (blog)Response: Persons with atopic dermatitis have a number of risk factors for osteopenia and osteoporosis, including systemic atopy and inflammation, being less physically active and using a lot of topical and/or systemic corticosteroids. We aimed to … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Bustle5 Unexpected Signs Of Early-Onset OsteoporosisBustleMost of us don’t spend our time worrying about osteoporosis, as it seems like a condition that only affects older women. However, young women can be affected by bone density loss too, which is why it’s important to pay attention to the signs of early … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Milwaukee Journal SentinelDXA scanners offer patients a more complete look at bone, fat and muscle mass, especially for weight lossMilwaukee Journal SentinelPatients interested in weight loss or fitness could benefit from ProHealth’s most recent addition, a DXA scanner that provides an in-depth visual of patients’ current fat and muscle levels, and that allows patients to … Continue reading →

Seacoastonline.comBuild better bones now – and beat osteoporosisSeacoastonline.comThis condition is called osteoporosis. But age is not the only factor contributing to osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is on the rise in both men and women, with incidents of bone breaks appearing at much …Osteoporosis Treatment Market Widespread Research and Fundamental study to … Continue reading →

Medical News BulletinCan vitamin C reduce your risk of osteoporosis?Medical News BulletinVitamin C is an essential nutrient that is needed by many of our bodily systems. A recent study sought to determine if adults who consumed more vitamin C had stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis. Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

The Cheat Sheet15 Essential Tips for Traveling When You Have OsteoporosisThe Cheat SheetAlthough retirement means travel for most, it also means you’ll have to be vigilant with certain ailments like osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease where either your body makes too little bone, you experience attrition or both, according to the … Source:: Osteoporosis … Continue reading →

Hindustan TimesBinge drinking may affect bone health of teenage girls, up risk of osteoporosisEconomic TimesWASHINGTON D.C. (USA): A recent study has found that teenage girls who regularly binge drink may have weaker bones for rest of their lives. The study, of 87 college women, found that those who regularly binge drank in high school had … Continue reading →

MonitorHow to Treat and Prevent OsteoporosisMonitorOsteoporosis leads to more than just frail and brittle bones. In some cases, it’s deadly. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, more women experience … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Anxiety tied to fracture risk in postmenopausal womenWSAU NewsMuch of the previous research into connections between osteoporosis and mood disorders has focused on whether impairment related to bone thinning or fractures might contribute to mental health problems like depression, researchers note. Some previous … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

9news.com.auAsk the Expert: What you need to know about osteoporosisMuncie Star PressBreaking a bone is often the first sign that you have osteoporosis.Bone density scans could identify risk of heart disease – 9News9news.com.auall 3 news articles Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Osteoporosis Awareness − How Strong Are Your Bones?Scottsbluff Star HeraldScottsbluff – After age 60, about ten percent of adults experience thinning of the bones known as osteoporosis. There are no symptoms for the condition, but over time it may increase the risk of bone fractures, loss of height, persistent back pain, and … Source:: Osteoporosis … Continue reading →

Madison.comDr. Zorba Paster: Procedure for compression fractures may not be neededMadison.comOsteoporosis is an awful disease. It affects 10 million women and men, causing millions of bone fractures a year. We all know about hip fractures but we rarely think about other debilitating fractures such as fractures of the spine called compression … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed … Continue reading →

‘Substance derived from squash effective in treating osteoporosis’Korea Biomedical ReviewViromed said Thursday that it has published research regarding dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol’s (DHCA) effect on osteoporosis. DHCA is a substance derived from squash roots. According to the company, the research has allowed them to understand the … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

High-impact exercise is key to preventing osteoporosisWahpeton Daily NewsMay was National Osteoporosis Month, dedicated to raising awareness, prevention and management for the disease. In osteoporosis, bones lose density or mass, they weaken and become susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis commonly occurs with age, … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

Korea Biomedical Review’Bone formation best to prevent osteoporotic fractures’Korea Biomedical ReviewOsteoporosis is rapidly growing in South Korea. The number of patients suffering the disease rose 12.6 percent over the past five years, from 805,304 in 2013 to 906,631 in 2017, The cost of medical care for osteoporosis also went up 43 percent from 80 … … Continue reading →

MedPage TodayClinical Challenges: Testing Your Osteoporosis KnowledgeMedPage TodayBOSTON — When caring for patients with osteoporosis, healthcare providers may face several challenges. These may include bone mineral deficiencies following bariatric surgery, low testosterone levels in male hypogonadism, and initiating drug holidays … Source:: Osteoporosis Feed       

MedPage TodayClinical Challenges: Osteoporosis Risk After Bariatric SurgeryMedPage TodayAs for screening, the joint guidelines released by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), the Obesity Society, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) state that DXA bone density scans are indicated both … Source:: DXA Feed       

How Would You Manage This Patient With Osteoporosis?: Grand Rounds Discussion From Beth Israel Deaconess …Annals of Internal MedicineOsteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone strength that increases the risk for fracture. Approximately 10 million men and women in the United States have osteoporosis, and more than 2 million osteoporosis-related fractures occur … … Continue reading →

Radiology BusinessCombining DXA, quantitative CT makes for most effective osteoporosis diagnosisRadiology BusinessCombining a traditional approach to osteoporosis screening with quantitative CT starting at age 55 could reduce a woman’s lifetime risk of hip fracture while offering a cost-effective route for prevention, according to a virtual study published in … Source:: DXA Feed