Genetically Predicted Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Osteoporosis
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 -- Genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with osteoporosis, according to a study published online April 11 in Arthritis& Rheumatology.
Yunyang Deng and Martin Chi Sang Wong, M.D., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Nurse-initiated fall and osteoporosis screening for older adults in the emergency department - Seah YEC, Ho SF, Ang ASH, Bacud JP, Rosario BH.
Background Many older adults presenting to the emergency department (ED) after a fall are discharged without adequate assessment of their fall risk. A nurse-initiated protocol was introduced for the early screening of older adults with injurious falls. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Are YOU getting enough calcium? Find out with this handy calculator
A tool developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation shows just how much of the mineral is included in your diet. The NHS says 700mg is sufficient for people in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AI model appears accurate for detecting hip disorders
An artificial intelligence (AI) deep-learning model trained on x-rays may provid...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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AI model diagnoses osteoporosis on hip x-rays (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Cause-specific excess mortality after hip fracture: the Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS) - Holvik K, Ellingsen CL, Solbakken SM, Finnes TE, Talsnes O, Grimnes G, Tell GS, S øgaard AJ, Meyer HE.
BACKGROUND: Information on cause of death may help appraise the degree to which the high excess mortality after hip fracture reflects pre-existing comorbidities or the injury itself. We aimed to describe causes of death and cause-specific excess mortality ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Recent advances in the identification of related factors and preventive strategies of hip fracture - Yu Y, Wang Y, Hou X, Tian F.
Hip fracture is the most devastating type of osteoporosis-related fracture, and is a major worldwide public health problem with a high socioeconomic burden, morbidity rate, and mortality rate. Thus, it is crucial to uncover the risk factors and protective ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Patients with low bone density may be at higher dementia risk
Individuals with low bone mineral density (BMD) scores on dual-energy x-ra...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Air pollution may cause bone damage in women with osteoporosis
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DEXA raises concern over exposure to chemicals in pregnant women
DEXA highly underutilized in arthroplasty patients
DEXA scans link bone mineral density and breast cancer risk (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 31, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Osteoporosis Drugs May Extend Life After Fracture Osteoporosis Drugs May Extend Life After Fracture
Large database study shows lower mortality within 5 years after a fracture among individuals using longer acting, antiresorptive osteoporosis medications, such as bisphosphonates.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 24, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Osteoporosis: Another Dementia Predictor?
(MedPage Today) -- Low bone mineral density (BMD) may be predictive of who develops dementia, researchers reported.
In a study of community-dwelling older adults, every one standard deviation lower BMD at the femoral neck was linked with a 12... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Schizophrenia pinpointed as a key factor in heat deaths
On 25 June 2021, as a blanket of hot air descended on the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia’s provincial government issued a news release warning about the approaching heat wave’s dangers. The announcement drew attention to the elderly, children, people working or exercising outdoors, pets, and “people with emotional or mental health issues whose judgment may be impaired.”
Even so, more than 600 people died from the heat in British Columbia, as temperatures topped 40°C for days, shattering records in a region better known for temperatures usually half as high.
Now, new research has zeroed in on one o...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 15, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Sports Were Never Designed Around the Female Body
Ever since Title IX opened the door to our participation, female athletes have been encouraged, or even required, to fight their body’s natural development and restrict their diet to keep up with the boys. But no matter how many news stories come out about the epidemic of disordered eating and subsequent injuries and trauma for women in high school and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports, we have continually failed to address the root issue: sports, as we know it, have never been designed around the developmental norms of the female body.
As a woman with nearly three decades in elite sport, first a...
Source: TIME: Health - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lauren Fleshman Tags: Uncategorized freelance Sports Source Type: news
Six problems in your mouth that could signal health issues in other areas of your body
Certain changes in your mouth could signal a number of health conditions from diabetes to osteoporosis and even cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New guidance on hip fracture services will improve recovery for thousands of patients
A new ‘ toolkit ’ for senior doctors and hospital managers, that will help make changes to their organisational arrangements and improve the quality of hip fracture care across the UK has been launched by The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) in collaboration with researchers from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 6, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Where does AI stand today in oncologic imaging
VIENNA - More data and larger clinical trials are needed for artificial intelligenc...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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Philips emphasizes AI, workflow at RSNA 2022 (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 2, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Medimaps reveals AI results for osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring at ECR
Swiss imaging software developer Medimaps Group has presented results at EC...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Medimaps appoints new board members
CMS to reimburse for Medimaps bone health
Medimaps raises $20M for AI bone health software
Medimaps touts reimbursement for trabecular bone scores (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 1, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
