Prevention

Osteoporosis

Routine Vitamin D, Calcium Supplementation Not Associated With Fracture Reduction in Older Adults

By

Haymarket Media

Publish Date January 11, 2018

Routine vitamin D and calcium supplementation in older adults is not supported for lowering the incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures.

Prevention

Pneumonia Incidence in Rheumatic Disease Lowered With Primary Prophylaxis

By

Jessica Martin

Publish Date December 19, 2017

In patients with rheumatic diseases, the incidence of pneumocystis pneumonia was reduced with primary prophylaxis with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

Gout

Gout Increases Incident Stroke Risk by the Same Magnitude as Diabetes

By

Virginia Schad, PharmD

Publish Date November 21, 2017

A recent study assessed whether gout is a cardiovascular risk equivalent for stroke and myocardial infarction, similar to diabetes.

Prevention

Sensitivity to Physical Activity Predicts Reduced Activity in Older Adults

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date November 1, 2017

Sensitivity to physical activity in older adults may be a risk factor for reduced physical activity.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Trauma Associated With Incident Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Women

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date October 12, 2017

Identification of the biologic pathways by which psychosocial trauma may increase a woman’s risk for autoimmune disorders is critical and may offer greater insight into disease etiology and strategies for prevention.

Prevention

Vitamin B Did Not Affect Fracture Risk in Women at High CV Risk

Publish Date August 11, 2017

Daily B vitamins and folic acid do not affect fracture risk in women with preexisting CV disease.

News

Bone Density Affected by Reconstruction Method in Gastric Cancer Surgery

Publish Date August 9, 2017

Postoperative bone mineral density loss in gastric cancer may be affected by the reconstruction method.

Prevention

Septic Arthritis Outbreak Indicates Need for Improved Prevention in Outpatient Settings

By

Haymarket Media

Publish Date August 8, 2017

The need for better adherence to basic infection prevention was highlighted after an investigation around a septic arthritis outbreak.

Prevention

Fractures in Young Adults Primarily Caused by Severe Trauma

Publish Date August 8, 2017

In young adults, fractures are mainly caused by severe trauma.

Prevention

Facial Fractures From Recreational Activity Up in Seniors

Publish Date July 31, 2017

In older adults, there is an increased risk of facial injuries during recreational activities.