Bone Disease Drug Misses Endpoint, But Still Very Much Alive Favorable results on most outcomes may suggest poor choice of primary Oct 02, 2021
Could a Bisphosphonate Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Study finds association between alendronate use and future diabetes risk Sep 30, 2021
$8B Price Tag for PCOS; Tymlos Label Update; Genetic Obesity Tx Seeks New Approvals News and commentary from the endocrinology world Sep 26, 2021
Dexcom's CGM Interoperability Expands; Warfarin and Osteoporosis; Maine Bans PFAS News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jul 18, 2021
Are All Types of Fractures Predictive of Osteoporosis? Researchers investigate both traumatic, non-traumatic types Jun 07, 2021
With Supplements, ADT in Prostate Cancer of Little Threat to Bone Density Study suggests calcium/vitamin D alone sufficient for long-duration therapy Jun 03, 2021
Two-Agent Osteoporosis Treatment Boosts BMD 3D DXA images shows separate assessments of trabecular and cortical bone in ACTIVExtend trial May 29, 2021
Bone Density Scans and Cardiovascular Disease: Two Birds, One Stone? DXA scans may improve atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk-stratification for women May 06, 2021
USPSTF: Routine Vitamin D Screening Still on Shaky Ground Not enough evidence for an ideal level of vitamin D Apr 13, 2021
Tepezza Restock Coming; Osteoporotic Fractures Broken Down by State News and commentary from the endocrinology world Apr 04, 2021
Few Qualifying Medicare Patients Undergo Parathyroidectomy Less than a third with primary hyperparathyroidism had definitive operation Jan 06, 2021
New GLP-1 Agonist Succeeds in Phase III; PFAS Chemicals & COVID-19 News and commentary from the endocrinology world Dec 11, 2020
No Rise in Fracture Risk With SGLT2 Inhibition Weight change in type 2 diabetes on these drugs did not increase risk of osteoporotic fractures Sep 15, 2020
Modest Increase in AFib Risk With Osteoporosis Drug Absolute risk was low for patients receiving zoledronic acid versus denosumab Sep 14, 2020
Bisphosphonates and Atypical Fractures: Duration Matters Relative risks of femoral fractures high, but absolute risks low Sep 14, 2020
Risk-Benefit Profile Still Favors Bisphosphonate for Fractures Less favorable for Asian women, however, large study shows Aug 19, 2020
Tread Lightly When Delaying Denosumab Shots If necessary during the pandemic, though, consider temporary switch to an oral bisphosphonate Jul 28, 2020
Postmenopausal Low Back Pain: Is Lack of Vitamin D the Problem? Finding "speaks to the importance of avoiding severe vitamin D deficiency states" Feb 12, 2020
Meal Replacement Upped Weight Loss for Obese Postmenopausal Women Caveat, though, that benefits came at price of bone loss, study finds Oct 30, 2019
CKD Patients With Osteoporosis Benefit From New Drug New FRAME analysis backs use of romosozumab in this population Sep 26, 2019
Studies Offer Recipe for Denosumab Withdrawal Switching to bisphosphonates found effective in maintaining BMD Sep 23, 2019
Which Anticoagulant Is Best for Bone Health? Reduced osteoporosis risk observed for rivaroxaban and apixaban versus warfarin Sep 23, 2019
Osteoporosis Drug Wins; Tramadol and Blood Sugar News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 30, 2019
High-Dose Vitamin D: No Help for Bone Health Surprise in randomized trial: a hint of actual adverse effect from supplementation Aug 27, 2019
Osteoporosis Tx: Good for Bones, but Not for Cutting Death Risk Fracture risk reduction fails to translate to improved survival in large meta-analysis Aug 19, 2019
Elderly Women With Osteoporosis: to Treat or Not to Treat? Mortality, fracture risk much more probable in osteoporosis Jun 21, 2019
Ups and Downs of Exercise for Women's Bone Health Uphill versus downhill treadmill walking makes a difference in trial Mar 26, 2019
Study Quantifies Dental, Jaw Risks With Denosumab 10-year data suggest oral issues common Feb 14, 2019
Body Weight and Heart Disease; New Osphena Indication; Tofu and Appetite News and commentary from the endocrinology world Feb 01, 2019
Omega-3 and Vitamin D; Vein Grafts and CABG: It's PodMed Double T! This week's topics include benefits of CABG, vein harvesting, new exercise guidelines, and omega-3 and vitamin D supplementation Nov 17, 2018 podcast
ASBMR: Probiotics Mediate Bone Loss in Women Gut microbiome shapes the immune system, which in turn regulates bone mass Oct 03, 2018
ASBMR: High-Dose Forteo Plus Prolia Increased BMD Responses greater than what was seen with either drug alone in high-risk women Oct 02, 2018
ASBMR: Meeting to Focus on Fractures Topics will include men's bone health, the use of burosumab, and bisphosphonate drug holidays Sep 27, 2018
Verapamil Success for T1D; Bariatric Surgery Wait; Self-Monitoring Without Insulin? News and commentary from the endocrinology world Jul 13, 2018
Early Use of Burosumab Eases XLH Symptoms in Kids Treatment improved rickets severity, serum phosphorus, and calcitriol levels May 19, 2018
Fracture Risk Rebound after Drug Stopped 'Can't just walk away' from bone-building drugs May 08, 2018
Has Pendulum Swung Too Far on Bisphosphonates? Saag: Physicians and patients may be overreacting to risks with long-term treatment Apr 17, 2018
Benefits, Drawbacks to Denosumab Tx in ESRD High rates of treatment-related hypocalcemia Apr 12, 2018
