Osteoporosis

Low Physical Function, Lean Body Mass Predict Accelerated Bone Loss After Hip Fracture

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Lower physical function and lean body mass are associated with increased risk for accelerated bone loss in older patients with previous hip fracture.

Serum Iron and Hepcidin Levels Associated With Osteoporosis in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers aimed to determine whether iron metabolism and serum hepcidin levels were linked to osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Abaloparatide Increases BMD in Younger Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Fracture

Abaloparatide treatment significantly increases bone mineral density in younger postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture.

Serum Uric Acid Levels Linked to Reduced Hip Osteoporosis Risk in Postmenopausal Women With RA

Researchers assessed the association between serum uric acid levels and osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Inhibition of Sclerostin With Romosozumab May Increase Cardiovascular Risk

Inhibition of sclerostin with romosozumab may increase cardiovascular risk.

Evaluating the Effects of Follow-Up Therapy After Denosumab Discontinuation in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Researchers evaluated the effects of follow-up therapy after denosumab discontinuation on bone resorption, bone mineral density, and clinical fracture risk.

Suicide Risk Increased After Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients

Elderly patients with hip fracture have an increased risk for suicide.

Burosumab Approved for the Treatment of Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia

The FDA has approved Crysvita for the treatment of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in patients aged ≥2 years.

Hand Osteoarthritis Associated With Changes in Bone Architecture and Strength

Researchers assessed the impact of primary hand osteoarthritis on bone mass, microstructure, and biomechanics in the affected skeletal regions.

Fractures More Common During Prodromal Period of Parkinson Disease

Researchers examined the association between fractures and Parkinson disease during the prodromal period.

Hip, Nonvertebral Fracture Risk Increased in Patients With Diabetes

Individuals with diabetes have an increased risk for hip and nonvertebral fractures.