Osteoporosis

Researchers Develop Novel Diagnostic Model for Osteoporosis Based on Key Genes

By

Sheila Jacobs

By conducting machine learning analysis of gene expression profile, researchers developed a novel diagnostic signature for osteoporosis.

Chronic Hemolysis and Bone Health in Non-Transfusion-Dependent Pediatric Patients

Researchers evaluated growth as well as bone and body composition of non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) pediatric patients with chronic hemolysis.

Benign Bone Tumors Commonly Detected on X-Ray in Children

Nearly one in five children might have benign bone tumors of the extremities.

Osteoporosis Prevalence at Femur Neck, Lumbar Spine 12.3%

The prevalence of osteoporosis at either the femur neck or lumbar spine or both was 12.6 percent among adults aged 50 years and older in 2017 to 2018.

Evidence, Primary Considerations for Bisphosphonate Drug Holidays in Patients With Osteoporosis

Authors of the review discuss primary considerations and areas for future research regarding bisphosphonate drug holiday duration in patients with osteoporosis.

Impact of COVID-19 on Osteoporosis Care Evaluated

Study authors utilized electronic questionnaires to assess the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on osteoporosis management.

ASBMR, AACE, NOF Develop Joint Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination and Osteoporosis Management

ASBMR, AACE, Endocrine Society, ECTS, IOF, and NOF developed guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and osteoporosis management.

Hand Grip Strength Linked to Greater Bone Size, Strength in Older Men and Women

Researchers determined the association between grip strength and distal radius bone density, size, and strength in both older men and women enrolled in the Framingham Osteoporosis study.

ENDO 2021: Rates of Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Low in the US

Many patients who are eligible for drug therapy of osteoporosis are not receiving prescriptions for bone-directed medications.

Sydney AFF Score Accurately Detects Atypical Femur Fractures in Women

The Sydney AFF Score is a tool to help differentiate atypical from typical femur fractures in women, independent of bisphosphonate use.

Vertebral Fracture, AAC Score Predict Osteoporotic Fracture in Men

Prevalent vertebral fractures and abdominal aortic calcification are independent predictors of incident major osteoporotic fractures in older men.