Osteoporosis
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Repeat BMD screening not helpful for women under 65
Key clinical point: Women under age 65 without risk factors whose first BMD screen is normal are not likely to benefit from repeat screening.
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Biomarker predicts bone loss in premenopausal breast cancer patients
Key clinical point: A premenopausal breast cancer patient’s FSH level upon completion of adjuvant chemotherapy identifies whether she ought to be...
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Bisphosphonates don’t cut risk of breast cancer
Key clinical point: Alendronate and zoledronic acid do not appear to reduce the risk of breast cancer.Major finding: The incidence of breast...
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New agent builds bone bigger, faster
Key clinical point: A novel anabolic agent being developed for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis increased BMD faster and to a greater...
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Monitor elderly for bone loss after gastric bypass
Key clinical point: Gastric bypass puts some older patients at risk for osteoporosis.Major finding: Two years after surgery, spine BMD in 30...
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Monitor elderly for bone loss after gastric bypass
Key clinical point: Gastric bypass puts some older patients at risk for osteoporosis.Major finding: Two years after surgery, spine BMD in 30...
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Denosumab's benefits persist through 8 years
Key clinical point: An ongoing major study provides reassurance regarding the long-term safety and effectiveness of denosumab for postmenopausal...
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VIDEO: Less frequent zoledronic acid is safe, retains efficacy
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer linked to increased fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Key clinical point: A history of nonmelanoma skin cancer may predispose patients to bone fractures.Major finding: Incident lower arm fracture was...