Older men should be evaluated regularly for osteoporosis, according to new guidelines of men and the bone-thinning disease released by the American College of Physicians. There's been an undercurrent of men-get-osteoporosis-too coverage in the press in recent years. But this set of guidelines is based on pretty rigorous analysis of research to see... Read more
The April 28 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine has unsettling news for people with diabetes and osteoporosis: The popular diabetes medications Avandia and Actos are linked to broken bones.
In the same issue of the journal, a different study linked the popular bone-health drug Fosamax with atrial fibrillation, an irregular... Read more
Big news today in the world of osteoporosis: A study in the April 28 Archives of Internal Medicine shows that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax is linked to atrial fibrillation--an irregular heartbeat.
Before we go any further, please heed this easy-to-recall slogan: BE CONCERNED. DON'T PANIC.
Five things you need to... Read more
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment. This is true. But this is an unusual type of study, one that has very few implications for individuals. Let's look.Bottom line first: Screening and Treatment for Male OsteoporosisIt may be cost effective,... Read more
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