Fracture risk higher in men who had previous falls, report shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Men were more likely to have prior falls before experiencing fractures, according to a recent report — a point that doctors should note to accurately estimate a person’s fracture risk.
Fracture models help docs spot which older women should undergo osteoporosis treatment
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Researchers made prediction models to estimate non-spine fractures and death before the occurrence of bone breaks in an effort to determine the benefits of fracture prevention therapy for women 80 and...
Study: Walking woes up seniors’ fracture risk
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
A study found there is a notable link between older adults who have trouble walking and being at risk for fracture. The authors also found that the risk for fracture can increase depending on the trouble...
Report: Age-related eye diseases raise risk for falls, fractures
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 02, 2024
Older adults who have cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or glaucoma are at a higher risk for falls and fractures, according to a new study. Glaucoma raises an individual’s risk for taking...
Study: Half of people with osteoporosis don’t get details on fracture risk, but they want it
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 22, 2023
Most people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis want information on their fracture risk, but about only half of them receive it, a new study found.
Fracture prevention lacking for older women, post-acute care study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2023
Across all post-acute care settings, there was low use of DXA screening and of medications to prevent bone loss — both before admittance and after discharge, researchers found.
Prediabetes at midlife tied to later fracture risk
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Alicia Lasek
May 23, 2023
Clinicians may wish to consider treating prediabetes in women as an early, modifiable risk factor for fracture, investigators say.
Fractures may reduce life span by up to 7 years, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
May 18, 2023
Investigators have created a fracture risk calculator that determines “skeletal age” for use in boosting patient awareness and preventive care.
Program that diagnosed fractures virtually led to fewer ER visits for LTC residents: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 14, 2023
A program that enabled virtual diagnosis and on-site fracture care kept 100% of participating LTC residents out of the emergency department and cut the need for clinic visits, a new study reveals.
Tool helps clinicians assess need for fragility fracture prevention
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2023
The new interactive online tool is designed to help clinicians assess fragility fracture risk and weigh the pluses and minuses of preventive treatment.