Bisphosphonates initial treatment for primary osteoporosis for fracture prevention recommends ACP guideline Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Jan 2023 9:15 AM ISTThe American College of Physicians (ACP) has recommended bisphosphonates as initial pharmacologic treatment to reduce the risk of fractures in males...
FDA approves abaloparatide for osteoporosis patients resistant to available treatment Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved abaloparatide for the treatment osteoporosis among men at high risk for fracture or patients who...
Elderly cancer survivors have higher risk for bone fracture, states JAMA study Dr. Shravani Dali21 Nov 2022 9:45 AM ISTOlder cancer survivors are at higher risk for bone fracture suggests a recent study published in the JAMA Oncology.The number of cancer survivors...
Subclinical hyperthyroidism significantly associated with increased fracture risk: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia11 Nov 2022 7:30 PM ISTA recent study by Natalie Daya found that subclinical thyroid dysfunction was closely associated with fracture. The findings were further published in...
Two Antiseptics work equally well to prevent Infections after Fracture Surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTA randomized clinical trial involving more than 1,600 patients with open fractures found that two antiseptic solutions routinely used by surgeons...
Low-Dose Aspirin tied with increased Risk of Serious Falls and Fractures in Older People: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali10 Nov 2022 10:30 AM ISTLow-dose aspirin fails to reduce the risk of fractures while increasing the risk of serious falls in older people according to a recent study...
Calcium supplementation in young adulthood strengthens bones, claims new meta-analysis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTThere has been considerable debate about whether calcium supplementation has effects on bone health among young people. Further the effect of calcium...
Neurological Disorders, Cortocosteroids and fractures, interlinked!! Dr. Nandita Mohan20 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTCorticosteroids are one of the most frequently used groups of medications, advised by all clinicians across all medical specialties. Specifically,...
Calcium supplements linked to heightened risk of death among elderly with valve disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 April 2022 9:30 AM ISTCalcium supplements are usually prescribed to older people to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.According to a new study published online...
Hospitalization with unexplained syncope and orthostatic hypotension linked to fracture risk: Study MD Editorial Team23 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTSweden: According to a study by Swedish researchers, people hospitalized owing to unexplained syncope and orthostatic hypotension are at an increased...
Patients with psoriatic disease more likely to develop fractures, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan7 March 2021 7:00 PM ISTRecent research conducted at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taiwan has highlighted that patients with psoriatic disease may be more likely...
Role of Vitamin K Supplement in Increasing Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2021 12:45 PM ISTOne of the major global public health concerns for postmenopausal women is osteoporosis andits related fractures.According to WHO criteria,...
