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Hip fracture patients leaving hospital need osteoporosis plan

Patients leaving hospital after a hip fracture should be given an osteoporosis plan as a priority, says the Australian and […]

Genetic study marks likely osteoporosis treatment target

Scientists are homing in on a potential treatment for osteoporosis, after performing the largest ever genetic study of the common […]

Old bones vulnerable to long-term use of oral corticosteroids

A review of data by University of South Australia researchers has found many older people taking oral corticosteroids long-term are not having […]

1 in 6 Australians have chronic back problems

An estimated 3.7 million Australians had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released by the Australian Institute […]

Resistance training may improve older men’s bones in fight against osteoporosis

A new study targeting older men with low bone mass expects to see big improvements in bone and muscle strength […]

Gene that causes osteoporosis identified

Researchers from The University of Western Australia and a number of other leading international research organisations have used one of […]

Balanced diet for strong bones

Australian women are being urged to eat a varied balanced diet to reduce their exposure to cadmium, after a major […]

Bridging the knowledge gap on bone diseases

Research at the University of Adelaide is offering new insights into how to prevent bone loss and regrow bone material, […]

Weak bones, weak bladders

It’s World Osteoporosis Day soon (Oct 20), and while most of us are aware of the impact of osteoporosis on […]

Forteo

Generic Name: teriparatide Product Name: Forteo Indication: What Forteo is used for Forteo is used to treat osteoporosis in women […]
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