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USPSTF Recommends Osteoporosis Screening for Women Aged 65 Years and Older
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for osteoporosis for women aged 65 years and older and for postmenopausal women younger than 65 years...
USPSTF Recommends Exercise Interventions for Seniors at Risk for Falls
TUESDAY, June 4, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise interventions for preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults at risk for falls and state that...
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes
MONDAY, May 20, 2024 – Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns. The increased risk stems...
Osteoporosis Screening Rates Low for Asian American Medicare Beneficiaries
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Rates of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) screening for osteoporosis are lower than expected for Asian American Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published...
The Injury Prevention Program Reduces Parent-Reported Injuries in Children
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – Implementation of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP), designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, results in a reduction in parent-reported injuries at well-child...
Men, Women Have Different Factors Tied to Increased Frailty in Older Age
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 – There are some common factors among women and men that are associated with increases in frailty components, as well as notable sex differences, according to a study...
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests. Folks whose residences were near spots deemed "green" by...
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests. Folks whose residences were near spots deemed "green" by...
Residential Greenness Tied to Increased Bone Density, Lower Osteoporosis Risk
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – Residential greenness is associated with higher bone mineral density and a lower risk for incident osteoporosis, according to a study published online March 5 in the...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb. 12 to 16
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from Feb. 12 to 16 in San Francisco and attracted approximately 30,000 participants from around the world. The conference...
Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they’re actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say. As such, folks participating in rodeo n...
Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries
THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2024 – Falls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury when snowflakes fall. First,...
Prescription Opioids Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Fall Events
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 – For adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older, prescription opioids are associated with an increased risk for serious fall events, according to a study...
AAOS: Pickleball-Related Fractures Up Significantly in Older Adults
FRIDAY, Feb. 16, 2024 – As pickleball has gained in popularity, associated fractures have skyrocketed 90-fold since 2002, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American...
As Pickleball's Popularity Has Soared, So Have Injuries
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 – Pickleball has become the darling of older folks trying to stay in shape, but new research shows that with that popularity has come a surge in serious injuries. Bone...
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