According to a new study that scientists carried out in rodents, probiotics might be an effective way to prevent the bone loss that leads to osteoporosis.
Summary The aim of this review was to identify factors that influence patients’ adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapy. Factors identified that were associated with poorer medication adherence... You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting
To compare growth patterns and strength of weight- and non-weight-bearing bones longitudinally. Irrespective of sex and ethnicity, metacarpal growth was similar to that of the non-weight-bearing radius but differed from that of the weight-bearing tibia. Weight- and non-weight-bearing bones have different growth and strength patterns. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting
Summary Lower fracture rates in Black men and women compared to their White counterparts are incompletely understood. High-resolution imaging specific to trabecular bone may provide insight. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Summary Guidance is provided in a European setting on the assessment and treatment of postmenopausal women at risk from fractures due to osteoporosis. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
Summary We conducted a qualitative study with French men and women in order to provide insight into individuals’ experiences, behaviors, and perceptions about osteoporosis (OP) and OP care.
Hip fractures are a societal burden because of their high morbidity and mortality and the cost they generate. With the aging of the population, worries grow about an increase of the incidence and incidence rate of hip fracture in the future. Controversial data have been provided in relation to the referencepopulation used. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the choice of the reference population in the incidence rate of hip fracture. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
In the absence of clinically recognized cardiovascular disease, increased carotid artery intimal medial thickness was associated with higher hip fracture risk in older adults, despite its association with higher bone mineral density (BMD). Low ankle brachial index and aortic wall thickness were not associated with fracture risk or BMD. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
An awareness event about osteoporosis takes place in Norbury on Thursday 18 October 2018, where a range of experts, health professionals and fitness instructors will be on hand to provide information on this condition.
The event, which is being arranged by Bishop’s Castle Patients Group, Shropshire Council and the Osteoporosis Society, is between 10am and 12.30pm at Norbury Village Hall.