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[Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures in Switzerland]

, 2009
Fractures occurring after 50 years of age are among the leading causes of hospitalizations in Switzerland. At the age of 50 years, in Switzerland, the remaining lifetime probability of suffering an osteoporotic fracture is 51% and 20% for women and men ...
Lippuner, K
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The Impact of Nutritional Status on Oral Health Outcomes and Management in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between nutritional status and the oral health of older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of nutritional state on the oral health outcomes and its management in older adults?’ Methods A ...
Kittipit Srisanoi, Ines Wnuk, Sabrina Maniewicz, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Claudio Leles, Piero Papi, Jayne Woodside, Murali Srinivasan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a prediction model for recurrent vertebral fractures in patients two years after vertebral augmentation using noninvasive data: a retrospective study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Objectives By utilizing noninvasive data to analyze the risk factors for recurrent vertebral fractures in patients two years after vertebral augmentation and establishing a predictive model, the aim is to enhance the management of fragility fractures and
Yulu Fan, Weifeng Ma, Tao Li, Yu Kong, Na Zou   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost-Effectiveness of Alendronate in the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Denmark - An Economic Evaluation Based on the Fracture Intervention Trial [PDF]

Background: The Fracture Intervention Trial (FIT) showed that the bisphosphonate alendronate reduces the risk of fractures in women with low bone mass in the United States. Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness (cost per life-year gained and cost
Jönsson, Linus, Borgström, Fredrik, Zethraeus, Niklas   +2 more
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Systematic screening for age‐related comorbidities: Health care optimization among persons with HIV in an outpatient setting

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Age‐related comorbidities occur earlier and more frequently in people with HIV (PWH) than in the general population and have emerged as a key challenge in long‐term HIV care. Unfortunately, many of these conditions remain undiagnosed, and systematic screening in clinical practice remains limited.
Anna Katrine Haslund Roed, Anne‐Mette Lebech, Sabine Singh, Ole Kirk, Susanne Dam Nielsen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for bone health in older people with HIV: Uptake and outcomes from a large UK outpatient HIV service

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Bone health is negatively affected in people with HIV, and the risks of osteoporosis and fragility fractures are increased. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of those accessing bone health screening and identify factors associated with osteoporosis.
Rhys Nicholas, Kate Alford, Colin Fitzpatrick, Jaime Vera   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures [PDF]

JAMA Internal Medicine, 2014
Avram Allan, Edidin, Steven M, Kurtz, Kevin L, Ong   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Pelvic fragility fractures—the forgotten osteoporotic fracture! [PDF]

Osteoporosis International, 2021
O. Sahota, D. van Berkel, T. Ong, A. Drummond, P. Hendrick, N. Quraishi, K. Salem   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Three-year follow-up mortality rate in Malta [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: Primary osteoporosis is a major factor in fragility hip fractures. The index fracture is loaded with morbidity and increased mortality in these very fragile patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the mortality rate after 3 months, 1
Grech, Stephan, Cuschieri, Sarah
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Bone health in adults with non‐ambulatory neuromuscular disorders: scoping review of risk factors, diagnosis and management

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐ambulatory adults have an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures due to reduced weight‐bearing and diminished neuromuscular stimulation, resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality. Aims This scoping review aimed to systematically evaluate risk factors, diagnostic indicators and management strategies for optimising ...
Thomas Bailey, Carolyn Droste, John A. Eisman, Steven G. Faux, Arnagretta Hunter   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source