Joan Rivers has osteoporosis - and she admits, "Osteoporosis doesn't look good on anybody." This week she and her daughter Melissa hosted a cocktail party organized by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The event coincides with a new series of Public Service Announcements - on TV, radio and in print - starring Joan to help raise awareness about... Read more
A new study indicates that zoledronic acid -sold as Reclast in the U.S. - increased bone mass in the spine more than risedrontate - brand name Actonel - for patients who have osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid use (known at GIO, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis). Actonel is a bisphosphonate drug taken as a daily pill, while Reclast,... Read more
The most common location for an osteoporosis-related fracture to occur is the vertebrae.
These painful back injuries can occur while engaging in everyday actions, such as bending over or lifting groceries. With very advanced osteoporosis, a sneeze or cough could cause vertebral fracture. In some cases, the breaks are so... Read more
A new study indicates that raloxifene (sold under the brand name Evista) is safe and effective for treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with CKD, or chronic kidney disease. This information is particularly important because CKD may contribute to bone loss, yet women with the condition are sometimes excluded from research trials of... Read more
An article in Monday's Washington Post reported new findings that indicate that testosterone injections for older men with low levels of the hormone may help them prevent osteoporosis. The study, which was scheduled to be discussed at the American Physiological Society's annual meeting in San Diego, had a small sample size of just 13 men,... Read more
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