Glucocorticoids are commonly used to treat patients with autoimmune diseases, but are known to induce osteoporosis. These agents are thought to reduce bone mass via induction of apoptosis and/or ...

[39] Osteoporosis associated with chronic glucocorticoid therapy appears to be an important medical problem, which may often be underestimated. Glucocorticosteroids, when administered in greater ...

O rthopedic doctors have a bone to pick with all the people who forget they’re carrying a very important skeleton around ...

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by ...

Topical corticosteroids or steroid creams are widely used to treat common skin irritations and rashes such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. But rub on too much for too long and you could be ...

This means that your bones are less dense than is normal for your age. It doesn’t mean that you will definitely develop osteoporosis or have a fracture. But it’s a warning sign and you can make ...

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized ... Medications: Prolonged use of specific medications, such as ...

Two Key Genes Identified Linking Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis Nov. 5, 2024 — Researchers employed analysis tools and machine learning algorithms to identify two genes linked to ...

University of Alberta-led researchers, including the developers and promoters of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX), ...

Juvenile osteoporosis weakens children’s bones and can result in long-term bone health problems. Addressing the underlying cause can help restore bone strength. Osteoporosis in childhood ...

Clinicians have called for a national osteoporosis strategy after new research showed up to 70 per cent of patients are not receiving appropriate treatment, and that osteoporotic fractures are one ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis often develop osteoporosis, a more serious condition, as a result of the bone damage caused by immune cells and as a side effect of certain medications.