Osteoporosis Risk

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A look at simple ways you can reduce your Risk of developing Osteoperosis. ...

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yperthyroidism and Taking Too Much Thyroid Hormone Increases Risk of Bone Fracture and Osteoporosis, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease ...

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Related Articles [Daily practice along the guideline for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. Fracture Risk assessment with japanese guideline.] Clin Calcium. 2008 Aug;18(8):1084-8 Authors: Hosoi T The diagnostic criteria of Osteoporosis in Japan is comprised of low bone mineral density and presence of fragile fractures as Risk factors for further fractures. In addition, the importance of differential diagnosis is emphasized in this criteria. The Risk factors for fragile fractures independent from low mineral density and the presence of fragile fractures were included in the criteria for pharmacotherapy in the 2006 edition of guideline for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. These factors include smoking, excessive alcohol, and familial history of femoral neck fractures. It would be a research question whether the removal of lifestyle-related Risk factors are related to the reduction of fracture Risk. PMID: 18677044 [PubMed - in process] ...

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Related Articles Long term use of proton pump inhibitors raises Risk of Osteoporosis. BMJ. 2008;337:a1272 Authors: Spurgeon D PMID: 18701563 [PubMed - in process] ...

Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov --- 46 days ago
Related Articles Clinical Risk factors for osteoporotic fractures in Brazilian women and men: the Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS). Osteoporos Int. 2008 Jul 3; Authors: Pinheiro MM, Ciconelli RM, Martini LA, Ferraz MB The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) is the first epidemiological study carried out in a representative sample of Brazilian men and women aged 40 years or older. The prevalence of fragility fractures is about 15.1% in the women and 12.8% in the men. Moreover, advanced age, sedentarism, family history of hip fracture, current smoking, recurrent falls, diabetes mellitus and poor quality of life are the main clinical Risk factors associated with fragility fractures. INTRODUCTION: The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) is the first epidemiological study carried out in a representative sample of Brazilian men and women aged 40 years or older with the purpose of identifying the prevalence and the main clinical Risk factors (CRF) associated with osteoporotic fracture in our population. METHODS: A total of 2,420 individuals (women, 70%) from 150 different cities in the five geographic regions in Brazil, and all different socio-economical classes were selected to participate in the present survey. Anthropometrical data as well as life habits, fracture history, food intake, physical activity, falls and quality of life were determined by individual quantitative interviews. The representative sampling was based on Brazil ...

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Related Articles Agreement of self-reported estrogen use with prescription data: an analysis of women from the Kuopio Osteoporosis Risk Factor and Prevention Study . Menopause. 2008 Mar-Apr;15(2):282-9 Authors: Sandini L, Pentti K, Tuppurainen M, Kröger H, Honkanen R OBJECTIVE: Self-reported data are usually used for the evaluation of the effects of hormone therapy in population studies. We examined the agreement between self-reported hormone therapy use and nationwide prescription data from the Social Insurance Institution of Finland to evaluate the accuracy of self-reports. DESIGN: The 10-year questionnaire of the population-based Kuopio Osteoporosis Study was sent in 1999 to 12,562 women aged 57 to 67 years; 11,377 women who completed questionnaires were eligible for analysis. We asked women whether they had been taking estrogen hormone therapy as a gel, plaster, or tablet for the treatment of climacteric symptoms or Osteoporosis and if the answer was yes, to specify the brand and duration of treatment for each year from 1994 to 1999. RESULTS: Among the 11,377 women, 3,105 (27.3%) reported the use of an estrogen-based preparation in 1996 to 1999, and 97.6% were confirmed by Social Insurance Institution of Finland to have been prescribed hormone therapy during that time. In these women the median duration of use was 32 months (range, 1-41), according to Social Insurance Institution of Finland data. An additional 1,738 women had been ...

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Related Articles When continuity of care breaks down: a systems failure in identification of Osteoporosis Risk in older patients treated for minimal trauma fractures. Med J Aust. 2008 Apr 7;188(7):389-91 Authors: Kelly AM, Clooney M, Kerr D, Ebeling PR OBJECTIVE: Minimal trauma fractures may be the first indication of Osteoporosis. Our aim was to determine the proportion of patients who underwent bone density testing for Osteoporosis of those with a minimal trauma wrist fracture treated in the emergency department (ED). DESIGN: This observational retrospective cohort study used explicit medical record review and scripted telephone interviews. SETTING: EDs of three metropolitan hospitals in Melbourne in 2006. PARTICIPANTS: Patients aged 50 years and over who were treated for wrist fracture due to minimal trauma. Data collected included demographic details, fracture details, causes of injury, any bone density testing and any Osteoporosis-related medication change. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The proportion of patients who underwent bone density testing in the follow-up period. RESULTS: 131 patients were studied; 83% were female, and the median age was 71 years. No patient was referred by an ED or fracture clinic for bone density testing (95% CI, 0-3.5%). Telephone follow-up data were obtained from 91 patients. Of these, 28 reported having bone density testing after their fracture, of whom 14 (50%; 95% CI, 32%-67%) were found to have osteoporosi ...

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Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis Category: Health News Created: 7/18/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2008 ...

Source: www.sciencedaily.com --- 47 days ago
Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists have demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis, a widespread disease that worldwide affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 24 days ago
Once-yearly Aclasta®* (zoledronic acid 5 mg) has passed another important milestone with a recommendation for European Union approval to treat Osteoporosis in men who are at increased Risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is an important health concern for men, with an estimated one out of five over the age of 50 experiencing an osteoporotic fracture1. ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 24 days ago
Once-yearly Aclasta® (zoledronic acid 5 mg) has passed another important milestone with a recommendation for European Union approval to treat Osteoporosis in men who are at increased Risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is an important health concern for men, with an estimated one out of five over the age of 50 experiencing an osteoporotic fracture[1]. ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 40 days ago
Results of a new study published in the latest edition of leading journal Arthritis and Rheumatism confirm a long-term reduction in the Risk of fractures with strontium ranelate in post menopausal women with Osteoporosis. The trial, which studied the efficacy of strontium ranelate over a five year period, showed significant reductions of up to 43% (p ...

Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com --- 42 days ago
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will publish their latest appraisal of Osteoporosis drugs which, according to the National Osteoporosis Society has failed to overcome the problems that resulted in a successful appeal last year. ...

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Male indication important as Osteoporosis often neglected in men - estimated one in five men aged over 50 may suffer an Osteoporosis-related fracture[1] Positive opinion also expands once-yearly Aclasta indication to include Osteoporosis patients who ...

Source: www.denverpost.com --- 30 days ago
For years I have read that drinking coffee may lead to calcium loss in the bones and worsen Osteoporosis. Is this true? I hate to give up my coffee. What can I do to help keep my bones strong? ...

Source: www.spineuniverse.com --- 5 days ago
Osteoporosis is a disease that mostly affects women but men and younger people of all ethnic backgrounds are at Risk, too. Knowing your risks is important to prevention. ...

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Patients who use proton pump inhibitors for 7 or more years to treat reflux, peptic ulcers and other conditions are at greater Risk of Osteoporosis-related fractures, according to this large observational study of 15,792 patients published in CMAJ. There is specifically an increased Risk of hip fracture after 5 years of continuous exposure and an increased Risk of any fracture after 7 years continuous exposure. Short-term exposure did not appear to increase Risk of fractures. ...

Source: www.prnewsnow.com --- 33 days ago
(Geriatrics News and Information) An ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at heightened Risk for fractures due to Osteoporosis according to a new multicenter study being published in the July issue of the journal Radiology Along with certain Risk factors including age or recent fall radiationfree ultrasound of the heel may be used to better select women who need further bone density testing such as a dualenergy xray absorptiometry DXA exam Osteoporosis is a major public health issue expected to increase in association with worldwide aging of the population said the studys lead author Idris Guessous MD senior research fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland The incidence of Osteoporosis will outpace economic resources and the development of strategies to better identify women who need to be tested is crucialOsteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass and the deterioration of bone tissue and is a major public health threat According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation 10 million Americans currently have Osteoporosis and approximately 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass increasing their Risk of developing the disease Eighty percent of those affected are womenPatients with Osteoporosis are not optimally treated because of a lack of general awareness Dr Guessous said A simple prediction rule might be a useful clinical t ...

Source: genome.wellcome.ac.uk --- 32 days ago
An international team of researchers has identified two genes that play a key role in the Risk of Osteoporosis. ...

Source: www.topix.com --- 32 days ago
Of the 10 million Americans with Osteoporosis, 80 percent are women, and having a mother with Osteoporosis puts a daughter particularly at Risk for fractures. ...