Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonate drug may reduce bone loss in women with rheumatoid arthritis on glucocorticoids
A monthly oral osteoporosis drug called ibandronate seems to reduce bone loss in women with rheumatoid arthritis and osteopenia who are on steroids called glucocorticoids. Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory diet could reduce risk of bone loss in women
Anti-inflammatory diets – those high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains – could boost bone health and prevent fractures in some women, highlights research in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
Hip fracture risk increases for spouses of hip fracture patients – new findings
Spouses of people who have experienced a hip fracture have a greater risk of hip fracture themselves, according to a new study.
Medical records for couples married for at least five years, who had been born between 1902 and 1942 were analysed. Continue reading
Antidepressant use increases hip fracture in older people
Using antidepressants nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture in people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Continue reading
Bone-forming growth factor – Osteolectin – may one day reverse osteoporosis – new discovery
A bone-forming growth factor that reverses osteoporosis in mice has been found by scientists, they report in eLife.
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