BMD Testing Rates Low in Men Initiating ADT for Prostate Cancer
Odds of BMD testing up with history of osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, bisphosphonate use.
Bone Disorders
Risk of Nonspinal Fracture Increased in Moderate to Severe CKD
Fracture prevention efforts should be considered in patients with CKD of any age, according to investigators.
Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk
Rapid decline in atypical fracture risk seen when bisphosphonate discontinued in women ≥50 years.
Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk
For those with previous vertebral fracture, major osteoporotic fractures increased with holidays >12 months.
Vertebral Fractures Up With Long-Term Delay of Denosumab
Increase in risk with long delay of subsequent doses not significant for composite of all fracture types.
Promising Early Results for Use of Teriparatide in the Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
This study is the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to investigate a treatment for MRONJ in patients for whom the condition is established.
ASCO Releases Guideline on Addressing Osteoporosis Risk With Nonmetastatic Cancer
The guideline includes strategies to identify patients with nonmetastatic cancer who may be at a higher risk for osteoporotic fractures.
More Than 1 in 4 Middle-Aged Men, Women Have Low Bone Mineral Density
Osteopenia at femoral neck found in 28% of men, 26% of women aged 35 to 50 years
Factors Associated With Bone Erosion Identified in Gout
Investigators evaluated the prevalence, distribution, and factors associated with bone erosion detectable by ultrasound in patients with gout.
Poor Vitamin K Status Linked to Low BMD, Increased Fracture Risk in ESRD
Poor vitamin K status is associated with inflammation and low areal bone mineral density (BMD) among patients with end-stage renal disease.
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