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921 Cost-effectiveness of a multifactorial fall prevention program in nursing homes Osteoporosis International, August 6, 2012
922 A comparison of DXA and CT based methods for estimating the strength of the femoral neck in post-menopausal women Osteoporosis International, August 6, 2012
923 Impact of vitamin D supplementation on markers of bone mineral metabolism in term infants Bone, August 3, 2012 Clinical Article
924 Perception, knowledge, and use by general practitioners of Belgium of a new WHO tool (FRAX) to assess the 10-year probability of fracture Rheumatology International, August 3, 2012
925 In vivo measurements of blood flow and bone metabolism in osteoarthritis Rheumatology International, August 3, 2012
926 Aerobic Exercise for Preventing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: an Update of its Effect on Bone Mineral Density Current Rheumatology Reviews, August 3, 2012 Clinical Article
927 Effects of anti-tumor necrosis factor [alpha] agents on bone Current Opinion in Rheumatology, August 2, 2012
928 Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy reduces progression of knee osteoarthritis in models by reducing nitric oxide level and chondrocyte apoptosis Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, August 2, 2012
929 Diuretic initiation and the acute risk of hip fracture Osteoporosis International, August 2, 2012
930 Sarcopenia and its relationship with bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly European men Osteoporosis International, August 2, 2012
931 Short-term effect of low-intensity, pulsed, electromagnetic fields on gait characteristics in older adults with low bone mineral density: A pilot randomized-controlled trial Geriatrics and Gerontology International, August 2, 2012 Clinical Article
932 Surgical Treatment of a Young Patient with Bilaterally Destroyed First Metatarsophalangeal Joints Suffering from Gout Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, August 1, 2012
933 Osteocalcin, Cortisol Levels, and Bone Mineral Density in Prepubertal Children with Asthma Treated with Long-Term Fluticasone Propionate Hormone Research in Paediatrics, August 1, 2012 Clinical Article
934 When the government actively faces the burden of osteoporosis: the Italian experience Archives of Osteoporosis, August 1, 2012
935 Minimal invasive surgery for unicameral bone cyst using demineralized bone matrix: a case series Full Text BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 1, 2012
936 Models of care for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis Osteoporosis International, August 1, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
937 Overexpression of hexokinase-2 in giant cell tumor of bone is associated with false positive in bone tumor on FDG-PET/CT Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, July 31, 2012
938 Results of indirect and mixed treatment comparison of fracture efficacy for osteoporosis treatments: a meta-analysis Osteoporosis International, July 31, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine
939 Prevalence of oral glucocorticoid usage in the United States: A general population perspective Arthritis Care & Research , July 30, 2012 Clinical Article
940 Systems Genetics: A Novel Approach to Dissect the Genetic Basis of Osteoporosis Current Osteoporosis Reports, July 30, 2012
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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