Osteoporosis
Why are millions of people with osteoporosis still undiagnosed? New report reveals all
An International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) report issued for World Osteoporosis Day has identified major care gaps and solutions to the global healthcare crisis arising from fragility fractures. Continue reading
Cannabis linked to fractures and bone disease in new study
People who smoke large amounts of cannabis on a regular basis have reduced bone density and are more prone to fractures, researchers outline in the American Journal of Medicine.
Heavy cannabis users also tend to have a reduced body mass index (BMI) and a lower body weight, which could contribute to bone thinning and leave them at greater risk of osteoporosis in later life. Continue reading
Stem cell injection may reverse osteoporosis in future
A single injection of stem cells may one day reverse the Type II form of osteoporosis, says exciting research in Stem Cells Translational Medicine.
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Leading charity has concerns about new bisphosphonate guidance
Healthcare professionals must ensure they consider all aspects of a patient’s fracture risk before stopping osteoporosis drugs, urges the National Osteoporosis Society. Otherwise, people at risk may miss out on the drug treatments they need. Continue reading
Retesting for chronically ill sickness benefits claimants – policy scrapped in u-turn
People with some severe lifelong conditions will no longer face six-monthly reassessments, says the Department for Work and Pensions.
Instead, employment support allowance will continue automatically for those who have lifelong, severe health conditions with no prospect of improvement. Continue reading
