Osteoporosis: A Peer to Peer Approach
FRAX with BMD Can Predict Incident Fractures in Cancer Patients
Although FRAX does not have specific inputs for cancer and cancer treatments, may be an accurate predictor of fracture risk in patients with cancer, especially when BMD is included.
Assessing Bone Health Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Adherence to the guidelines for osteoporosis screening in this study was poor, although the study did not demonstrate this leading to more adverse events for total joint surgery vs the national average.
Antiosteoporosis Medication Fill Rate is Low--Even After Fragility Fractures
Among nearly 40,000 patients hospitalized for a fragility fracture, less than one-third filled a prescription for antiosteoporosis medication during the year following hospital discharge.