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American Family Physician
October 1, 2004
Thomas M. Zizic |
Pharmacologic Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures Of the drugs that have been approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis, the bisphosphonates (risedronate and alendronate) are most effective in reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral fractures.   |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2009
Ivy M. Alexander |
Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Campion & Maricic |
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2006
Ference & Wilson |
Ibandronate (Boniva) for Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Ibandronate is a bisphosphonate that can be taken daily or monthly. The daily dosage has been shown to decrease vertebral fractures in women with osteoporosis and a history of previous vertebral fractures. |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Karen Roush |
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment Family physicians will frequently encounter patients with osteoporosis, a condition that is often asymptomatic until a fracture occurs... |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Osteoporosis The definition, signs, and who's at risk of getting osteoporosis. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment Because osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, family physicians must identify the appropriate timing and methods for screening those at risk... |
BusinessWeek
June 21, 2004
Catherine Arnst |
Guard Your Bones Osteoporosis is one of the biggest health risks facing older women. What can be done to help prevent this disease? |
Nurse Practitioner
July 2011
Kass-Wolff & Fisher |
Menopause and the Hormone Controversy: Clarification or Confusion? Hormone therapy in perimenopause and menopause remains a controversial and often confusing management strategy for healthcare providers. To assist in providing women quality healthcare, recently published new guidelines help provide direction for NPs. |
Seasoned Cooking
July 2005
Michael Fick |
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2005
Karl Thiel |
Boning Up on New Drugs Are new osteoporosis therapies compelling investments, or is the field too crowded? |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Rao & Cherukuri |
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role One in five persons dies in the first year after sustaining a hip fracture, and those who survive past one year may have significant functional limitation. Although surgery is the main treatment for hip fracture, family physicians play a key role as patients' medical consultants. |
American Journal of Nursing
June 2011
Karen Roush |
Menopausal Hormone Therapy: What We Know Now This article describes the findings and limitations of the major research thus far on hormone therapy. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Richard Brunader |
Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis Because osteoporosis affects a large number of patients with potentially significant morbidity and mortality, it is important to identify patients at risk so that physicians can effectively intervene... |
The Motley Fool
September 20, 2007
Billy Fisher |
More Options for Healthy Bones? Novartis and Wyeth might be able to offer alternative treatments for osteoporosis, but the companies have a tough road ahead in this market. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2012
Jane E. Corrarino |
Stress fractures in runners Many runners in the United States are at risk for stress-related injuries, which are largely preventable. This article explores risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and rehabilitation. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2004
Old & Calvert |
Vertebral Compression Fractures in the Elderly Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Vertebral compression fractures usually are caused by osteoporosis. Family physicians can help patients prevent compression fractures by diagnosing and treating predisposing factors. |
Chemistry World
January 24, 2008
Jonathan Edwards |
Trio of Papers Cast Doubts on Osteoporosis Treatment Calcium isn't as effective or safe as previously thought, and millions of people may be taking unnecessary preventative treatments. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
October 1, 2008
Joanna Breitstein |
The D-Mab Men Amgen's salvation just may be denosumab. We sit down to talk with the head scientists driving the drug for the multi-billion dollar osteoporosis market |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Brunner et al. |
Hip Fractures in Adults Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the United States. When hip fracture is detected early, appropriate treatment can minimize morbidity and mortality and prevent the rapid decline in quality of life that often is associated with this injury. |
HHMI Bulletin
May 2011
Dan Ferber |
Revealing the Biological Complexity of Bones Bones are the body's framework and support, our strongest tissues. Unlike the scaffold of a building, however, bones are anything but inert. They pulse with life and their maintenance requires a surprisingly delicate balancing act. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002
Predey et al. |
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: New Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a newer technique in which acrylic cement is injected through a needle into a collapsed or weakened vertebra to stabilize the fracture. This procedure is effective for treating certain types of painful vertebral compression fractures. |
Nutra Solutions
July 23, 2007
Ginny Banks |
A New Look at Bone Health Although vitamin D and calcium are the mainstay ingredients for osteoporosis prevention, studies show that vitamin K2, phosphorous, magnesium, prebiotics and soy can also play a role. |
BusinessWeek
June 21, 2004
Carol Marie Cropper |
Osteoporosis: Men Suffer, Too Bone loss is a bigger threat than prostate cancer for men. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Recovering from a Hip Fracture: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is a hip fracture?... How do I know if I have a hip fracture?... Who gets hip fractures?... How is a hip fracture treated?... What can I expect after surgery?... |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2011
Luke Timmerman |
Amgen Pushes Ahead With "Son of Dmab" for Treating Bones Is there more to Amgen than "Dmab"? |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
Nurse Practitioner
May 2009
Yvonne D'Arcy |
Is Low Back Pain Getting on Your Nerves? The pain and disability of low back pain are the most common reasons patients seek healthcare. Here are tools for diagnosis and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002 |
Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain How are spinal fractures treated?... What is percutaneous vertebroplasty?... What is the recovery like?... Is the procedure safe?... How do I know if vertebroplasty is right for me?... How successful is vertebroplasty?... etc. |
Health
March 2008
Dorothy Foltz-Gray |
How Weighing Too Much Hurts You Being overweight can up your risk for certain diseases. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2001 |
What You Should Know About Osteoporosis What is osteoporosis?... Who gets osteoporosis?... What are the effects of osteoporosis?... How does my doctor know I have osteoporosis?... How is osteoporosis treated?... How is osteoporosis prevented?... etc. |
Managed Care
March 2000
Susan Levine, Lawrence Perin, Diane Hayes, Winifred Hayes |
An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Costs are relatively low for this minimally invasive procedure, compared with open surgical interventions for vertebral compression fractures, such as internal fixation and spinal fusion. |
Food Processing
June 2013
Mark Anthony |
Boning Up on Nutrition: Food Manufacturers Take a Closer Look at Dietary Calcium With a $4 billion bone and joint health market, functional ingredient manufacturers look to dietary calcium and Vitamin D's capabilities to help restore cracks in bone health. |
Food Processing
June 2011
Dave Fusaro |
How Can Food Processors Help Consumers' Aching and Aging Bones? Beyond vitamin D and phosphate, new ingredients help support calcium. |
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2003
Sanderlin & Raspa |
Common Stress Fractures Stress fractures are among the most common sports injuries and are frequently managed by family physicians. A stress fracture should be suspected in any patient presenting with localized bone or periosteal pain. |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2009
Brian Orelli |
Them's the Breaks for Lilly The drugmaker cuts its losses after a disappointing trial on an osteoporosis drug. |
Science News
August 28, 2004 |
Bone Biology A new Web site provides information to physicians and others about bone physiology and osteoporosis. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2003
Hatch & Hacking |
Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures Toe fractures are one of the most common fractures diagnosed by primary care physicians. Published studies suggest that family physicians can manage most toe fractures with good results. |
