Tuesday, January 2, 2018 – Bone Index Ltd., one of Europe’s top new manufacturers of medical devices, announces that the American Medical Association (AMA) has issued a new Category III CPT® code* for Bindex® measurement to help physicians in diagnosing osteoporosis. “In osteoporosis screening and diagnostics area, it has taken about 20 years since the… Read more »
Osteoporosis in the News
NOF Response to USPSTF Recommendation on Calcium and Vitamin D »
Comments Submitted to the USPSTF Draft Recommendation Statement on Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Adults: Preventive Medication The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the leading health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the latest USPSTF Draft Recommendation Statement on… Read more »
Huesos Sanos Radio Interview »
Our new huesosanos.org site was recently mentioned during a radio interview session. Click the following link to listen to the opening segment: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Huesos-Sanos.mp3.
New National Survey Reveals 82 Percent of Postmenopausal Women Miss Critical Connection Between Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures »
Joint Survey from National Osteoporosis Foundation, HealthyWomen and Radius Health Sounds an Urgent Call to Action for Women to Know Their Risk, Get the Facts: ‘Fractured Truth’ Education Campaign Addresses Entrenched Misperceptions, Asks Women to Rethink Their Beliefs About Bone Health WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A fracture (bone break) in a… Read more »
Don’t Fall For A Fractured Truth »
NOF, HealthyWomen and Radius health recently launched a new education campaign called “Fractured Truth”. This initiative is intended to help postmenopausal women understand the connection between fractures and osteoporosis, the critical need to be proactive about their bone health, and to recognize the myths that are often associated with this disease. As part of the… Read more »
Osteopenia: Causes, treatments, and prevention »
As a person ages, bone density can naturally decrease. Osteopenia is characterized by extremely low bone density, regardless of age. Read the full article about osteopenia vs. osteoporosis here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318321.php.
How to Beat Your Genes When it Comes to Cancer, Diabetes, and More »
You can’t hit the reset button when it comes to your family health history, but you can lower the odds that you’ll suffer a similar fate. Learn how to beat your genes when it comes to cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and more: http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/g3068/how-to-beat-your-genes/
Health Buzz: Meredith Vieira: ‘There’s No Excuse for Not Thinking About Bone Health’ »
Meredith Vieira, the popular journalist and talk-show host says “There’s no excuse for not knowing about bone health and being proactive with your doctor.” Vieira, 63, who’s teamed up with bonenews.com, is opening up about her connection to osteoporosis, which affects about 10 million Americans over age 50, and the link between fractures and postmenopausal… Read more »
Osteoporosis: ACP update treatment guidelines for preventing bone fractures »
To reduce the risk of hip and vertebral fractures in women with osteoporosis, physicians should treat them with the bisphosphonates risedronate, alendronate, or zoledronic acid, or alternatively with the biologic agent denosumab. This strong recommendation appears in revised guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP) for the prevention of fractures in men and women… Read more »
NOF Response to the Newly Published “Treatment of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women: A Clinical Practice Guideline Update from the American College of Physicians” (ACP) »
On Monday, May 8th, the American College of Physicians (ACP) released its updated guidelines for treatment of men and women with low bone density or osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) applauds the ACP for recognizing the need to update its previous guidelines from 2008 and emphasizing the importance of treatment for osteoporosis and the… Read more »