Osteoporosis

Rethink frequency of bone density tests, investigators advise

January 20, 2012

Frequent bone density tests for senior women may not be needed, according to a new study.

Study: Osteoporosis drugs add five years to lifespan

February 04, 2011

People who take osteoporosis medications from a class of drugs called bisphosphonates appear to live five years longer than people without osteoporosis, a new Australian study finds.

New UK imaging technology could help identify osteoporosis risk

October 27, 2010

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed new imaging technology, which they said does a more complete job of detecting bone weakness compared to existing bone density and multidetector computed tomography tests.

Study finds link between atypical thigh fractures, bone-loss drugs

September 20, 2010

Some common drugs used to treat bone loss have been associated with a higher risk for uncommon thigh fractures, according to a recent study.

From "nana" to "ninja": safe martial arts training can reduce damage from falls

April 26, 2010

They may never have the skills of Bruce Lee, but seniors with osteoporosis can use martial arts training to learn to fall more safely, researchers say.

Study: Osteoporosis plan could cut hip fractures by 25% nationally

November 03, 2009

More active osteoporosis disease management could cut the rate of hip fractures in the United States by 25%, according to a new Kaiser Permanent study. Researchers recommend increased use of bone scans, as well as greater use of anti-osteoporosis medications.

Osteoporosis-related hospitalizations rise

August 18, 2009

More Americans are being hospitalized for osteoporosis-related fractures and other injuries, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.