Osteoporosis

A coalition of more than 40 US and international bone health experts, health care professional organizations, and patient advocacy organizations have released their recommendations for the treatment of...

Although gastric bypass has been shown to be associated with bone loss, little information regarding the risk of fracture post-surgery is available.

Following a review of all available evidence, the USPSTF has updated its 2011 recommendations on screening for osteoporosis.

Following a review of all available evidence, the USPSTF has updated its 2011 recommendations on screening for osteoporosis.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a fifth indication for a human monoclonal antibody commonly used for the treatment of osteoporosis.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a fifth indication for a human monoclonal antibody commonly used for the treatment of osteoporosis.

The authors of a recent study investigated the benefits of osteoporosis screening in men of various ages with and without risk factors for fractures. Findings were presented at the American Geriatrics...

Current guidelines recommend the use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in older adults with osteoporosis for the prevention of fractures, despite mixed results from previous studies. In a recent...

While osteoporosis is a common condition, there are large treatment gaps and too few specialists to treat patients in rural and underserved communities. In a recent study, researchers assessed the efficacy...

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of gastrointestinal events from medication use on the likelihood of therapy adherence among women with osteoporosis.