December 18, 2024

USPSTF Challenges Common Supplement Use

"Unfortunately, when we reviewed the latest evidence, we found that taking vitamin D with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults."

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December 16, 2024

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Fracture Risk

Current gabapentinoid use in patients with inflammatory arthritis was associated with a 36% higher odds of fractures compared to remote use, with risks persisting across most dose levels and showing marked impact shortly after drug initiation.

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December 13, 2024

UnitedHealth Group CEO Acknowledges ‘Flawed’ System

"No one would design a system like the one we have. And no one did. It's a patchwork built over decades."

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December 11, 2024

Pro-inflammatory Diet May Weaken Women's Bones

Study finds that hypertensive women consuming pro-inflammatory diets are at an increased risk of osteopenia due to lower lumbar vertebrae bone mineral density.

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December 11, 2024

Vitamin D Tied to ICU Survival

A study on ICU patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury revealed a 41% lower risk of in-hospital mortality with vitamin D supplementation, highlighting the potential benefits of this approach. Source: Frontiers in Medicine

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December 11, 2024

Osteosarcopenia: Stiffness-Balance Link

A study on postmenopausal women reveals significant reductions in muscle-tendon stiffness and balance control in osteosarcopenia, emphasizing the importance of targeted rehabilitation exercises. (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)

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December 10, 2024

Hormone Therapy Risks Vary: Tibolone Linked to Arterial Events

Recent study links tibolone use in menopausal hormone therapy to a 52% increased cardiovascular disease risk, emphasizing the need for tailored hormone therapy approaches and further research in BMJ.

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December 06, 2024

Experts Set First Global CNO Treatment Guidelines

An international expert panel introduces the first consensus recommendations for diagnosing and treating chronic non-bacterial osteitis (CNO) in adults - consolidating multiple disease labels into a single entity and establishing evidence-based protocols.

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December 06, 2024

Fracture Risk Elevated Across All Adult Ages

A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals the link between fractures at any age during adulthood and elevated risk of future fractures. The findings emphasize the importance of considering all adult-age fractures in risk assessment tools.

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