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

Early Menopause Linked to Higher RA Risk

Early menopause significantly increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis for women. A recent study sheds light on the association between menopausal status and the development of RA.

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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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December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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November 27, 2024

Common Medication May Impact Bone Health

Data revealed that levothyroxine users experienced greater bone loss even with normal TSH levels, prompting researchers to question current treatment guidelines for the second most prescribed medication among older adults.

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