Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and exercise
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried about maintaining her active lifestyle for fear of injury. Can she continue to exercise? If so, which types of exercises will be best for her? Answer: Congratulations to your mother for remaining active as she ages. Exercise is an important… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Lithium May Lower Osteoporosis Risk in Bipolar Disorder Lithium May Lower Osteoporosis Risk in Bipolar Disorder
Although increased risk for osteoporosis is common in bipolar disorder, lithium may provide a significant protective effect against the bone disease, results from the largest study of its kind show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 26, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and a bone-healthy diet
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and my health care team suggested that I eat a bone-healthy diet to prevent more issues and maintain strong bones as I age. What is osteoporosis, and how can I maintain a bone-healthy diet? ANSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. When bones become weaker, sudden fractures can occur, even with minimal trauma. A calcium-rich diet is important to maintain… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 19, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Osteoporosis patients should not be afraid to exercise regularly, say experts
UK ’s first exercise guidance on bone disease affecting 3m in Britain encourages people to move moreMillions of people with osteoporosis should not be afraid to exercise regularly, experts have said in guidance aimed at boosting bone health, cutting the risk of falls and improving posture.The condition, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, affects more than 3 million people in the UK and more than 150 million worldwide.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 17, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory health editor Tags: Osteoporosis Society Health NHS Medical research Science Source Type: news
Abaloparatide Works in'Ignored Population': Men With Osteoporosis Abaloparatide Works in'Ignored Population': Men With Osteoporosis
Study finds increased bone mineral density from baseline to 1 year in men with osteoporosis, an ' ignored population. 'Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 16, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Tymlos Boosts Bone Health in Men With Osteoporosis
(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- Treatment with abaloparatide (Tymlos) was safe and effective for men with osteoporosis, according to the phase III ATOM trial.
Compared with a 1.2% increase with placebo, men randomized to receive 80 μg of... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - May 14, 2022 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Osteoporosis and exercise
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 13, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A credible homogenized finite element model to predict radius fracture in the case of a forward fall - Revel M, Gardegaront M, Bermond F, Mitton D, Follet H.
Fragility fractures that occur after a fall from a standing height or less are almost always due to osteoporosis, which remains underdiagnosed and untreated. Patient-specific finite element (FE) models have been introduced to predict bone strength and stra... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 9, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: What women should know about osteoporosis risk
Bones are living organisms that build and break down, but when the body loses more bone than it makes, problems can arise. Early detection and treatment can help those with bone loss maintain active lifestyles. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFcdo2e52qs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Broken bones are not only painful, but also in adults over 50… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 9, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Which Osteoporosis Medications Build Bone?
Title: Which Osteoporosis Medications Build Bone?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/5/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/5/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - May 5, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Jane Fonda health: 'I hurt a lot' - star, 84, on her 'genetic' osteoporosis
JANE FONDA is the remarkably flawless 84-year-old actress and former fashion model, who has been praised for her ageless looks and health. However, in a throwback interview, the actress who stars in Grace and Frankie revealed that she has had multiple ailments over the years, including osteoporosis, which runs in her family. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DEXA highly underutilized in arthroplasty patients
Major gaps exist in the current state of bone care for joint replacement patients...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Radiomics, AI identifies osteoporosis on lumbar spine CT
DEXA predicts mortality in heart failure patients
DEXA scans link bone mineral density and breast cancer risk
AI, whole-body DEXA scans reveal patient age, mortality risk
DEXA shows lower bone density in diabetic children (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 20, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Exercise Prescription for Osteoporosis: Back to Basics Exercise Prescription for Osteoporosis: Back to Basics
This article discusses the potential financial and health benefits of a supervised exercise therapy program for osteoporosis.Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Does vitamin D have an effect on osseointegration of dental implants? A systematic review
ConclusionsVitamin D deficiency seems to have a negative effect on the osseointegration of implants in animals. The supplementation of vitamin D appears to improve the osseointegration in animals with systemic diseases, such as vitamin D deficiency, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and CKD. Slight evidence supports the hypothesis that humans similarly benefit from vitamin D supplementation in terms of osseointegration. Further investigation is required to maintain these assumptions. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 19, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Pricier, Questionable Bone Density Scan Growing in Use
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Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be inappropriately undergoing... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - April 13, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
