Regular testing for bone mineral density should be conducted more frequently in high-risk populations to determine the early signs of osteoporosis. The earlier a person is tested for the presence of ...
It is World Osteoporosis Day this month, and Ben Hargreaves takes a look at what treatment options look like for patients living with the disease. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to ...
Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis.
The elderly population is at risk for polypharmacy and, therefore, also at risk for drug-induced osteoporosis (DIOP). Epidemiologic studies provide valuable information about medications that may ...
This study highlights that for over half of fracture patients, the decision to take OP medication was an easy one. Most of these patients were taking a bisphosphonate. However, the remaining ...
The ROS works to raise awareness of bone health, provide information and support for people living with osteoporosis, and improve diagnosis, care, and treatment. By becoming a member of the ROS, ...