Bones News

Thursday, November 06, 2008 Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
The elderly have an increased risk of falls and bone injuries, but certain preventive measures can help protect them…

Thursday, October 30, 2008 Merck, Japan Tobacco in Osteoporosis Drug Deal
Merck and Japan Tobacco announced a worldwide licensing agreement to develop and commercialize JTT-305, an investigational oral osteoanabolic agent for the treatment of osteoporosis...

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Denosumab Bests Alendronate for Increasing Bone Mass
One year of denosumab was more likely to produce a 3% gain in hip or spine bone mass than one year of alendronate...

Thursday, October 23, 2008 Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk
The breast cancer drug tamoxifen has been found to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures, but the protection against fractures diminshes after treatment with the drug ends…

Monday, October 20, 2008 Bone Health Organizations Around the Globe Mark World Osteoporosis Day
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, which is the launch of a campaign to mobilize public opinion to generate change in osteoporosis healthcare policies…

Thursday, October 16, 2008 Novartis Reports Once-Yearly Aclasta^® Approved in EU to Treat Osteoporosis in Men; Label to Include Reduction of New Fractures Following Hip Fracture in Men and Postmenopausal Women
The European Commission followed the US FDA in approving once-yearly Aclasta for the treatment of osteoporosis in men who are at increased risk of fractures, and has broadened the drug’s label to include reduction of new fractures in men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who have recently suffered a hip fracture...

Thursday, October 02, 2008 Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
Eating nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables can protect elderly men from the bone loss that leads to hip fractures…

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Microscopic Version of the CT Scan Reveals Secrets of Bone Formation
A new version of the CT scan offers insight on how bones, shells, and other animal structures are formed, which may give researchers a better understanding of bone loss and how to combat it…

Friday, September 26, 2008 ASBMR Reports Show 68% Drop in Spinal Fractures With Denosumab, Stronger Effect on Bone Turnover Than With Alendronate, High Patient Preference
Studies reported at the 2008 ASBMR meeting showed that denosumab, which is given twice yearly, was as effective as the best competing agents at preventing osteoporotic fractures. Denosumab produced greater gains in BMD than alendronate and was preferred to once-weekly oral alendronate...

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
Overweight adults can shed pounds without experiencing significant bone loss by eating a low calorie diet that includes essential nutrients...