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    Risk Assessment First Urged for Fragility Fracture Screening - 11 month(s) ago

    A new Canadian guideline recommends a risk assessment–first approach to fragility fracture screening before a bone mineral density test to facilitate shared decision-making.

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      A new Canadian guideline recommends a risk assessment–first approach to fragility fracture screening before a bone mineral density test to facilitate shared decision-making. #BoneDensity #BMD https://t.co/POnUvY59PY

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    Are High Levels of Body Fat in Men a Risk Factor for Osteoporosis? - Endocrine News - 2 year(s) ago

    Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Most studies have shown positive or neutral effects of body fat mass…

    Source: Endocrine News
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      Men with high levels of #bodyfat have lower #bonedensity and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in #JCEM. Read more in @Endocrine_News: https://t.co/Y4iwmoxo9s #bonehealth

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    Blog: Osteoporosis Facts and Fractures - 3 year(s) ago

    Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated. Get the facts about causes, prevention, fractures and bone density testing.

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      5 Steps to Fight Osteoporosis👉https://t.co/nwdy0NcrlM #bonehealth #bonedensity #patientinformation @iofbonehealth @bonehealthBHOF

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    Do You Know Your Risk of Fragility Fractures? - 3 year(s) ago

    Low bone density increases the risk of fragility fractures, but tests and treatments area available to reduce the risk.

    Source: The Doctor Weighs In
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      Low bone density increases the risk of fragility fractures - it should be assessed and addressed. Fragility fractures are fractures that occur as a result of low energy trauma, for example: a standing fall or no trauma at all. #Osteoporosis #BoneDensity https://t.co/wfzqzzvljK https://t.co/FncMwljgHu

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    #JHSJC – JHS Focus - 3 year(s) ago

    JHS Journal Club Created in 2018, the JHS Journal Club is a Twitter-based journal club that allows you to interact with other Journal of Hand Surgery readers and discuss interesting articles in JHS. You’ll participate in live meetings via Twitter, sharing thoughts with readers from around the world. How to Participate Step 1. Sign up for Twitter if you haven’t…

    Source: jhsfocus.org
    Categories: Latest Headlines, Rheumatology
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      TONIGHT is May's first #JHSJC event! Join us @ 9PM EDT to discuss 1) #botulinum toxin injections costs vs surgery in #pediatric pts w/ #CerebralPalsy & 2) relationship b/t #BoneDensity & loss of reduction in nonsurgical #DRF treatment. Article summaries: https://t.co/SOZ8a61PTV https://t.co/aBH9O3jjD8

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