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Osteoporotic fracture admissions compared to other major medical admissions in Irish public hospitals
ConclusionOsteoporotic fractures represent a large and rapidly increasing illness burden amongst older Irish adults, with substantial care requirements and the resulting onus on our healthcare system. Urgent action is needed to address this public health issue and the services for those at risk of fracture.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - December 17, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Is there a role for menopausal hormone therapy in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis?
We present a narrative review of the benefits versus risks of using MHT in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Current literature suggests robust anti-fracture efficacy of MHT in patients unselected for low BMD, regardless of concomitant use with progestogens, but with limited evidence of persisting skeletal benefits following cessation of therapy. Side effects include cardiovascular events, thromboembolic disease, stroke and breast cancer, but the benefit-risk profile differs according to the use of opposed versus unopposed oestrogens, type of oestrogen/progestogen, dose and route of delivery and, for cardiovas...
Source: Osteoporosis International - July 7, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research