Bone densitometry: Performance, interpretation, and clinical application
The authors discuss how to determine who is a candidate for bone densitometry, interpret the results, ascertain when treatment is…
osteoporosis
Breast cancer, aromatase inhibitors, and bone health
Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a first-line therapy for postmenopausal women diagnosed with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Because of the estrogen…
Coalition Formed to Address Health Needs of Aging Women
More than 20 organizations, brought together by The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, have formed BOlder Women’s…
Motivational interviewing and adherence to osteoporosis regimens
Osteoporosis is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs—billions of dollars annually. Although many types of pharmacotherapy are available…
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it…
Tea, Coffee, Protein May Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Some Women
A study recently released in the journal Clinical Nutrition examining associations between nutrition and hip fracture risk in women determined…
Treating women with osteoporosis: Review and NPWH survey results
The author reviews osteoporosis, including basic facts about the disease, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. In addition, the author…
Use of osteoporosis drug with anti-inflammatory medication linked to lower risk of hip fracture
Among older patients using medium to high doses of the anti-inflammatory steroid prednisolone, treatment with the osteoporosis drug alendronate was…