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481 Guidelines for the use of bone metabolic markers in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis (2012 edition) Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, February 4, 2013 Clinical Guideline
482 Non-adherence to anti-osteoporotic medications in Taiwan: physician specialty makes a difference Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, February 4, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
483 Antidiabetic Therapy Effects on Bone Metabolism and Fracture risk Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, February 1, 2013 Review Article
484 Expanding the Functionality of Speech Recognition in Radiology: Creating a Real-Time Methodology for Measurement and Analysis of Occupational Stress and Fatigue Journal of Digital Imaging, February 1, 2013 Clinical Article
485 BclI polymorphism of the glucocorticoid receptor gene is associated with increased bone resorption in patients on glucocorticoid replacement therapy Clinical Endocrinology, February 1, 2013 Clinical Article
486 Effects of short-term aerobic exercise with and without external loading on bone metabolism and balance in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis Rheumatology International, February 1, 2013 Clinical Guideline
487 Plasma Serotonin and Markers of Bone Formation and Bone Resorption in Hemodialysis Patients Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases, February 1, 2013 Clinical Article
488 Low BMD is an independent predictor of fracture and early menopause of mortality in post-menopausal women ? A 34-year prospective study Maturitas, January 31, 2013 Clinical Article
489 Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: an update on current pharmacotherapy and future directions Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, January 31, 2013 Review Article
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Osteoporosis among older Saudis: risk of fractures and unmet needs
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491 Bone and cartilage demonstrate changes localized to bone marrow edema-like lesions within osteoarthritic knees Osteoarthritis and Cartilage , January 31, 2013 Review Article
492 Does insufficient access to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) stifle the provision of quality osteoporosis care in New Zealand? Archives of Osteoporosis, January 31, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
493 Long-Term Bone Health in Glucocorticoid-Treated Children with Rheumatic Diseases Current Rheumatology Reports, January 31, 2013 Clinical Article
494 Association between osteoporosis and urinary calculus: evidence from a population-based study Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Clinical Article
495 Association of serum sclerostin with bone mineral density, bone turnover, steroid and parathyroid hormones, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women: the OFELY study Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Clinical Article
496 Prevalence of Morphometric Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Care, January 30, 2013 Review Article
497 Diuretic initiation and the acute risk of hip fracture Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Clinical Guideline
498 Significant inverse relationship between serum undercarboxylated osteocalcin and glycemic control in maintenance hemodialysis patients Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Review Article
499 Bisphosphonate use and increased incidence of subtrochanteric fracture in South Korea: results from the National Claim Registry Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Clinical Article
500 Physical performance, bone and joint diseases, and incidence of falls in Japanese men and women: a longitudinal cohort study Osteoporosis International, January 30, 2013 Review Article
As reported in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, the anti-fracture effect of zoledronic acid is apparent as early as 12 months after treatment and persists for at least 3 years. The study involved 9355 women with osteoporosis who were followed for 3 y. Compared with the placebo group, the ORs for fractures in the women 1, 2, and 3 years after treatment with zoledronic acid were 0.74, 0.53, and 0.61, respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Physical Therapy, a combined 8-month exercise plus weight loss program in overweight or obese patients with hip OA (n=35) resulted in a 32.6% self-reported improvement in physical functioning, as well as pain and walking. This is the first report to demonstrate a benefit in patients with hip OA, which is consistent with the reported benefit of exercise plus weight loss in patients with knee OA.
Read the article summaryAs published in Infection, iv moxifloxacin (400 mg qd) is as effective as iv piperacillin/tazobactam (4.0/0.5 g tid) followed by oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (875/125 mg bid x 7-21 d) in the treatment of diabetic foot infections (69.9%-76.4% vs. 69.1%-78.8%, respectively).
Read the article summary1 Progressively increasing fracture risk with advancing age following initial incident fragility fracture. The Tromsø Study Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 10, 2013 Review Article
2 The effect of physical exercise on bone density in middle-aged and older men: A systematic review Osteoporosis International, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
3 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013
4 Vitamin D supplementation in elderly or postmenopausal women: a 2013 update of the 2008 recommendations from the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) Current Medical Research and Opinion, April 3, 2013
5 Changes in bone mineral density of the distal femur after total knee arthroplasty: A 7-year DEXA follow-up comparing results between obese and nonobese patients The Knee, April 9, 2013
6 The relationship between the calcaneal bone mineral density and the mental index in post-menopausal females Dentomaxillofacial Radiology , March 29, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
7 Where Are We 10 Years After the Womens Health Initiative? Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 19, 2013
8 How important is vitamin D in preventing infections Osteoporosis International, April 17, 2013 Review Article
9 Osteoporosis treatment European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 24, 2013
10 Compound risk of high mortality following osteoporotic fracture and re-fracture in elderly women and men Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 25, 2013
11 Changes in bone mineral density in men starting androgen deprivation therapy and the protective role of vitamin D Osteoporosis International, April 8, 2013
12 Influence of Vitamin D Status on Vertebral Fractures, Bone Mineral Density, and Bone Turnover Markers in Normocalcemic Postmenopausal Women With High Parathyroid Hormone Levels Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, March 6, 2013
13 Relationship of bone mineral density to progression of knee osteoarthritis Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 1, 2013
14 Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries Orthopedic Clinics of North America, April 5, 2013
15 Assessment of OPG/RANK/RANKL Gene Expression Levels in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) After Treatment With Strontium Ranelate and Ibandronate in Patients With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 2, 2013 Review Article
16 Relationship between postmenopausal osteoporosis and the components of clinical sarcopenia Maturitas, April 15, 2013
17 Duration of treatment for osteoporosis Rheumatismo, April 2, 2013
18 Treatment and Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Within an Ambulatory Care Network Journal of Pharmacy Technology, April 12, 2013
19 Risk assessment tools to identify women with increased risk of osteoporotic fracture. Complexity or simplicity? A systematic review Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
20 Changes in Bone Mineral Density of the Acetabulum and Proximal Femur After Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Journal of Arthroplasty, April 25, 2013 Review Article
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