Fracture Risk

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HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A new study found no link between the use of a drug to treat an enlarged prostate and an increase in hip fractures in men. ...

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NEW YORK (AP) - Biotechnology company Amgen Inc. released widely anticipated data Tuesday showing its osteoporosis drug candidate denosumab dramatically cut the Risk of spinal and hip fractures in postmenopausal women, compared with placebo. ...

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Amgen's denosumab lowers Fracture Risk in study Forbes - 37 minutes ago By DAMIAN TROISE 09.16.08, 2:12 PM ET Biotechnology company Amgen Inc. released widely anticipated data Tuesday showing its osteoporosis drug candidate denosumab dramatically cut the Risk of spinal and hip fractures in postmenopausal women, ... Amgen's osteoporosis drug data meets expectations guardian.co.uk Amgen Rises on Bone-Drug Data (Update) TheStreet.com The Associated Press  - Wall Street Journal Blogs  - CNNMoney.com  - Sacramento Magazine all 178 news articles ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a population-based study suggest that HIV-infected patients are at increased Risk for a variety of fractures compared with their non-infected counterparts. ...

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Related Articles Tamoxifen Use and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk: A Population-Based Analysis. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Oct 6; Authors: Cooke AL, Metge C, Lix L, Prior HJ, Leslie WD PURPOSE: Although tamoxifen has been shown to increase bone mineral density in clinical trials, it is less clear whether this significantly affects Fracture rates. Even fewer data are available on skeletal outcomes when tamoxifen is used outside of the context of a clinical trial. A population-based case-control study was undertaken to determine whether tamoxifen use is associated with osteoporotic fractures in routine clinical practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Population-based administrative data for the Province of Manitoba, Canada, were examined for tamoxifen use and nontraumatic Fracture codes in women 50 years of age or older. Women with osteoporotic fractures (vertebral, wrist or hip; n = 11,096) from 1996 to 2004 were each compared with three controls without Fracture, matched for age, ethnicity, and comorbidity (n = 33,209). Tamoxifen use was classified as never, past use, or current use. RESULTS: Lower osteoporotic Fracture rates were associated with current tamoxifen use (univariate odds ratio [OR] = 0.68; 95% CI, 0.55 to 0.84). After controlling for demographic and medical diagnoses known to affect Fracture Risk, current use was associated with a significantly reduced overall osteoporotic Fracture Risk (adjusted OR = 0.68; 95% CI, 0.55 to 0.88) and of hip f ...

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Related Articles Effectiveness of a falls-and-Fracture nurse coordinator to reduce falls: a randomized, controlled trial of at-Risk older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008 Aug;56(8):1383-9 Authors: Elley CR, Robertson MC, Garrett S, Kerse NM, McKinlay E, Lawton B, Moriarty H, Moyes SA, Campbell AJ OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of a community-based falls-and-Fracture nurse coordinator and multifactorial intervention in reducing falls in older people. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled trial. SETTING: Screening for previous falls in family practice followed by community-based intervention. PARTICIPANTS: Three hundred twelve community-living people aged 75 and older who had fallen in the previous year. INTERVENTION: Home-based nurse assessment of falls-and-Fracture Risk factors and home hazards, referral to appropriate community interventions, and strength and balance exercise program. Control group received usual care and social visits. MEASUREMENTS: Primary outcome was rate of falls over 12 months. Secondary outcomes were muscle strength and balance, falls efficacy, activities of daily living, self-reported physical activity level, and quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Questionnaire). RESULTS: Of the 3,434 older adults screened for falls, 312 (9%) from 19 family practices were enrolled and randomized. The average age was 81+/-5, and 69% (215/312) were women. The incidence rate ratio for falls for the interven ...

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Related Articles [Daily practice using the guidelines for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Anti-diabetic agents and Fracture Risk] Clin Calcium. 2008 Aug;18(8):1154-61 Authors: Okazaki R In the developed countries, three major diseases are diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The associations between osteoporosis and the latter two conditions are unclear, however, diabetes has been linked to an increased Fracture Risk, independent of bone mineral density. Recently, thiazolidinediones (TZD) , a new class of anti-diabetic agent which has promising anti-atherogenic effects, has been linked to an increased Fracture Risk. In this review, effects of TZD on bone metabolism and Fracture Risk will be updated. PMID: 18677054 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] ...

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Title: Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk Category: Health News Created: 9/16/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/16/2008 ...

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Dietary vitamin C alone is not enough; supplemental intake is needed to see an effect to reduce Fracture Risk. Medscape Medical News ...

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In a case-control study, use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors did not appear to increase the Risk for fractures in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Medscape Medical News ...

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Title: Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study Category: Health News Created: 10/11/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/13/2008 ...

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From the end of the 1970s to the late 1990s there was a significant reduction in the incidence of hip and distal forearm fractures among Oslo women in the early phase after menopause. Part of this decline can be explained by the large increase in the use of hormone replacement therapy after menopause in the same period, a new study shows. The study is a collaboration between the University of Oslo, Aker University Hospital and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. ...

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LegalView recently reported on the Risk of bone fractures among patients using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs. The drugs are used to treat and reduce gastric acid within the stomach as well as other stomach/intestinal issues including ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, some forms of stomach infections and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. [PR.com - September 09, 2008] ...

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MONTREAL (MedPage Today) -- The effect of zoledronic acid (Zometa) on osteoporotic Fracture risks can be measured quickly by a simple blood test, British researchers said here. ...

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MONTREAL (MedPage Today) -- Asking just three questions can identify future Fracture Risk among post-menopausal women who don't have diagnosed osteoporosis, a U.S. researcher said here. ...

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While rare, breast cancer can occur in men and a new study suggests that the Risk of developing male breast cancer is increased by having a close relative with breast cancer, being obese and physically inactive, and "somewhat surprisingly," suffering a bone Fracture after the age of 45. ...

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From the end of the 1970s to the late 1990s there was a significant reduction in the incidence of hip and distal forearm fractures among Oslo women in the early phase after menopause. Part of this dec... [WebWire - Friday, September 19, 2008] ...

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PASADENA, Calif. (MedPage Today) -- Treatment with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor does not predispose men to hip Fracture and may even be protective, investigators here concluded. ...

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TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A new study found no link between the use of a drug to treat an enlarged prostate and an increase in hip fractures in men. ...

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From the end of the 1970s to the late 1990s there was a significant reduction in the incidence of hip and distal forearm fractures among Oslo women in the early phase after menopause. ...