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Osteoporosis

The Brittleness of Aging Bones: More Than Loss of Bone Mass

September 1, 2011 News & Research

It is a well-established fact that as we grow older, our bones become more brittle and prone to fracturing. It is also well established that loss of mass is a major reason for older bones fracturing more readily than younger bones, hence medical treatments have focused on slowing down this loss.

Tagged as: Aging, Bone, Fractures, Osteoporosis

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Drugs Used To Treat Osteoporosis Not Linked With Higher Risk Of Esophageal Cancer

September 7, 2010 Cancer

Although some reports have suggested a link between the use of oral bisphosphonates (drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass) and esophageal cancer, analysis of medical data from more than 80,000 patients in the United Kingdom found that use of these drugs was not significantly associated with new cases of esophageal or gastric cancer, according to a study in the August 11 issue of JAMA.

Tagged as: Cancer, Osteoporosis

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Long Term Use Of Oral Bisphosphonates May Double Risk Of Esophageal Cancer, Study Finds

September 7, 2010 Cancer

People who take oral bisphosphonates for bone disease over five years may be doubling their risk of developing oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet), according to a new study published online in the British Medical Journal.

Tagged as: Cancer, Drugs, Osteoporosis

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Some Bisphosphonates Users Unfamiliar With Drug’s Possible Side Effects On Oral Health

September 7, 2010 Cancer

People undergoing bisphosphonate therapy to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) may be unfamiliar with the drug and possible adverse side effects on oral health, according to a study in the May issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

Tagged as: Cancer, Osteoporosis

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Common Osteoporosis Drugs Are Associated With A Decrease In Risk Of Breast Cancer, Study Finds

September 7, 2010 Cancer

Women who take some types of bone-building drugs used to prevent and treat osteoporosis may be at lower risk of breast cancer, according to a study by U.S. researchers published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Tagged as: Cancer, Osteoporosis

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Quantity Vs. Quality: Long-Term Use Of Bone-Building Osteoporosis Drugs

September 7, 2010 News & Research

Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures of the femur when used for four or more years, according to preliminary research presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

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Osteoporosis Drugs May Boost Cancer Risk

September 7, 2010 Cancer

People who take bisphosphonates, or bone-strengthening drugs for osteoporosis, may have a slightly higher risk of developing esophageal cancer, especially if they take them for several years, a study out this week in the British Journal of Medicine finds.

Tagged as: Cancer, Drugs, Osteoporosis

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Women With Osteoporosis Suffer More If They Have Previously Broken a Bone, Say Scientists

August 18, 2010 Diabetes Research

Osteoporosis is more common in women who have fractured bones when they were younger — and they experience a similar loss in health-related quality of life as those with arthritis, lung disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Tagged as: Diabetes Research, Osteoporosis

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Men Told To Watch Their Step: Consequences Of Failing To Treat Osteoporosis

August 18, 2010 News & Research

Leading study author, Dr Jackie Center says: “While women are initially twice as likely as men to have a fracture, once the first break occurs, the risk of a second substantially increases and the protective effects of being male disappear altogether.”

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Make Or Break Time For Osteoporosis Treatment

August 18, 2010 News & Research

Women who do not comply with treatment instructions for osteoporosis or who do not respond to treatment are more likely to suffer further fractures, which seriously affects their quality of life. There is an urgent need to provide support to these patients and address their issues when new therapies are assessed and new treatment guidelines drawn up, according to lead researcher Professor Cyrus Cooper from the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, University of Southampton, in the UK.

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London Client Pleased With OsteoPhase

August 17, 2010 Osteoporosis

After I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of my spine and hip at the Royal Free Hospital, London, they treated me with calcium. When they gave me a bone scan, it showed a very slight improvement, so they told me to increase the daily calcium dose. Once again, after twelve months’ treatment they gave me another bone scan showing marginal gain, but I felt my body was becoming clogged with all this calcium while showing very little improvement in correcting this condition.

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Calcium Supplements Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Attack, Study Finds

August 1, 2010 Cardiovascular Research

Calcium supplements, commonly taken by older people for osteoporosis, are associated with an increased risk of a heart attack, finds a study published online in the British Medical Journal. The results suggest that a reassessment of the role of calcium supplements in osteoporosis management is needed.

Tagged as: Heart, Osteoporosis, Vitamin D

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