- Home>
- Specialties>
- Women's Health>
- Osteoporosis
Search for Osteoporosis in Women's Health
Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on osteoporosis, editorials on osteoporosis, and perspectives on osteoporosis - drawn from the top medical journals.
Sort by:
Items 1 to 20 of 212 results - Relevance
- Date
You searched for: osteoporosis in Women's Health
-
Clinicians Don't Always Follow Guidelines for Osteoporosis Free
- November 10, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Many women receive inappropriate screening and treatment.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Schnatz PF et al., Menopause 2011 Oct; 18:1072.
-
Nitroglycerin for Osteoporosis?
- March 10, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A Canadian trial showed favorable skeletal effects, but headaches are a concern.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Jamal SA et al., JAMA 2011 Feb 23; 305:800. Khosla S., JAMA 2011 Feb 23; 305:826.
-
New Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulator for Treating Women with Osteoporosis?
- February 24, 2010
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Lasofoxifene is unlikely to offer net benefits greater than those of existing therapies.- Reviewing:
- Cummings SR et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Feb 25; 362:686. Becker C., N Engl J Med 2010 Feb 25; 362:752.
-
2010 NAMS Recommendations for Managing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Free
- February 18, 2010
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Updates to the 2006 recommendations incorporate new findings.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Bonnick SL et al., Menopause 2010 Jan/Feb; 17:25.
-
A New Agent for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis? Free
- August 11, 2009
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Biannual subcutaneous denosumab injections prevented vertebral, nonvertebral, and hip fractures.- Reviewing:
- Cummings SR et al., N Engl J Med 2009 Aug 20; 361:756. Khosla S., N Engl J Med 2009 Aug 20; 361:818.
-
Bisphosphonate Is Best to Prevent Corticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis Free
- October 5, 2006
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
For patients taking corticosteroids, alendronate is more effective than alfacalcidol at preserving bone mineral density.- Reviewing:
- de Nijs RN et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Aug 17; 355:675-84.
-
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: New Diagnostic Tool, New Drug, New Therapeutic Strategies Free
- August 12, 2010
- Nelson B. Watts, MD
- Women's Health
Powerful tools are available to identify patients at high risk for fracture and to lower that risk. -
Denosumab Approved for Osteoporosis
- June 10, 2010
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Antibody suppresses bone turnover, thereby lowering fracture incidence; cost could be a concern.
CME Exam -
If a Bone Breaks, Think Osteoporosis
- January 10, 2008
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Both high- and low-trauma fractures could indicate underlying osteoporosis.- Reviewing:
- Mackey DC et al., JAMA 2007 Nov 28; 298:2381.
-
A New Approach to Treating Osteoporosis?
- April 4, 2006
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Denosumab injections every 3 or 6 months increased BMD among these postmenopausal women.- Reviewing:
- McClung MR et al., N Engl J Med 2006 Feb 23; 354:821-31.
-
PTH for Osteoporosis: Learning More
- September 20, 2005
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
In two recent NIH-supported clinical trials, investigators examined how to best use parathyroid hormone (PTH) in treating postmenopausal osteoporotic women.- Reviewing:
- Black DM et al., N Engl J Med 2005 Aug 11; 353:555-65. Cosman F et al., N Engl J Med 2005 Aug 11; 353:566-75.
-
When Is Prolonged Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis Appropriate?
- June 7, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Mixed results from trials of extended bisphosphonate treatment leave treatment and monitoring guidelines uncertain. -
Preventing Osteoporosis: Got Soy?
- July 19, 2007
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, genistein supplementation had a positive effect on BMD.- Reviewing:
- Marini H et al., Ann Intern Med 2007 Jun 19; 146:839-47.
-
Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures in Women Who Receive Aromatase Inhibitors
- March 29, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A cost-effectiveness model suggested bisphosphonates should be used only when BMD assessment shows elevated fracture risk.- Reviewing:
- Ito K et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Feb 27;: Dhesy-Thind SK., J Clin Oncol 2012 Feb 27;:
-
Bazedoxifene: New SERM on the Block
- January 7, 2010
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Bazedoxifene conferred minimal serious adverse effects in two studies; in combination with estrogen, this SERM improved menopausal symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Pinkerton JV et al., Menopause 2009 Nov/Dec; 16:1102. Archer DF et al., Menopause 2009 Nov/Dec; 16:1109. Pinkerton JV et al., Menopause 2009 Nov/Dec; 16:1116. Warren MP., Menopause 2009 Nov/Dec; 16:1083.
-
Bisphosphonates for Glucocorticoid Users: Yearly or Daily?
- May 21, 2009
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Yearly intravenous zoledronic acid was not inferior to daily oral risedronate.- Reviewing:
- Reid DM et al., Lancet 2009 Apr 11; 373:1253. Gennari L and Bilezikian JP., Lancet 2009 Apr 11; 373:1225.
-
Can’t Get a Break: Osteoporotic Fractures and Quality of Life Free
- May 15, 2008
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Women with fragility fractures and inadequate osteoporosis treatment were at increased risk for another fracture within a year, with negative effects on quality of life.- Reviewing:
- Cooper C et al., Osteoporos Int 2008 Apr; 19:493.
-
Bisphosphonate Therapy . . . Once a Year
- May 3, 2007
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
A once-yearly infusion of zoledronic acid significantly reduced fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.- Reviewing:
- Black DM et al., N Engl J Med 2007 May 3; 356:1809-22. Compston J., N Engl J Med 2007 May 3; 356:1878-80.
-
USPSTF Recommends That Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Be Used to Prevent Chronic Conditions
- October 25, 2012
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Notwithstanding this guidance, HT's role in averting osteoporosis should not be overlooked. -
How to Determine Your Risk for Postmenopausal Fractures — And Where to Go from There
- August 12, 2010
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
General information about postmenopausal osteoporosis, a tool you can use to determine your personal fracture risk, and treatments for women at excess risk for fractures
Sort by:
Items 1 to 20 of 212 results - Relevance
- Date
