How long to continue osteoporosis Medicines in Postmenopausal women ? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 Oct 2017 8:30 PM ISTOsteoporosis is a common disorder among postmenopausal women which results in an increased risk of fractures. While several therapies improve bone...
Is Calcium safe for prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 Oct 2017 7:15 PM ISTOsteoporosis is common and affects 1 in 3 women. Calcium is vital for strong healthy bones and worldwide scientific societies have issued guidance...
Pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis in the oldest old Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Oct 2017 7:30 PM ISTOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent...
Global calcium consumption appears low, especially in Asia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Oct 2017 7:00 PM ISTDaily calcium intake among adults appears to vary quite widely around the world in distinct regional patterns, according to a new systematic review of...
ACR Updates guidelines for Treating Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli2 Nov 2017 7:02 PM ISTAmerican College of Rheumatology has updated its 2010 guidelines for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis based on the...
Women on drug holiday from bisphosphonates for more than two years have higher hip fracture risk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh8 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTWomen who took a drug holiday (temporary or permanent discontinuation of a medicine) from using bisphosphonates for more than two years have a...
Guideline Updates for managing Low Bone Density and Osteoporosis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTThis guideline updates the 2008 American College of Physicians (ACP) recommendations on treatment of low bone density and osteoporosis to prevent...
Screening could catch a quarter of hip fractures before they happen Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTCommunity screening for osteoporosis could prevent more than a quarter of hip fractures in older women - according to new research led by the...
Do Romosozumab or Alendronate prevent Fracture in Women with Osteoporosis ? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli19 Dec 2017 7:18 PM ISTIn a study published in NEJM, it has been found that in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who were at high risk for fracture, romosozumab...
New Procedure which helps Patients Avoid Hip Replacement Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTDoctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are using a procedure called Subchondroplasty to give patients with damaged hips more...
Tears in tiny bone cells called osteocytes appear an important step to better bones Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Dec 2017 7:05 PM ISTThe force gravity and physical activity put on our bones causes tiny tears in the membranes of the tiny cells that enable us to make or break down...
Calcium, vitamin D supplements don't lower risk of fractures Anjali Nimesh Nimesh27 Dec 2017 8:30 PM ISTBottom Line: Supplements containing calcium, vitamin D or both did not appear to protect against hip fracture and other bone breaks in older...
