Osteoporosis
From the Journals
High ‘forever chemicals’ in blood linked to earlier menopause
A new study ‘suggests that select [per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances] PFAS serum concentrations are associated with earlier natural menopause, a...
From the Journals
Newer anticoagulants linked to lower fracture risk in AFib
Direct oral anticoagulants were associated with lower osteoporosis fracture risk than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Latest News
DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
From the Journals
Time to change WHO definition of osteoporosis, say experts
Relying on bone mineral density alone leaves many at risk for fracture undiagnosed and untreated, editorialists argue.
From the Journals
High-intensity exercise builds bone in older men
Closely supervised, high-impact training may safely reduce osteoporosis complications in both men and women.
Commentary
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during...
Guidelines
ACR gives guidance on rheumatic disease management during pandemic
When COVID-19 is suspected, rheumatic disease patients may continue their hydroxychloroquine but other rheumatic disease treatments may need to be...
Guidelines
Societies offer advice on treating osteoporosis patients during pandemic
General and specific recommendations from leading bone health organizations shine a light on how to manage osteoporosis patients during the COVID-...
Conference Coverage
REPLENISH: Oral estradiol/progesterone slowed bone turnover as it cut VMS
Feature
Latest data on COVID-19 patients with rheumatic diseases revealed in registry
Data for a total of 583 COVID-19 patients have now been made available.
Conference Coverage
Proximal fractures linked to higher mortality
In people over 50, proximal fractures were associated with greater mortality, but distal fractures were not.