Pharmacytimes:Condition Center: Osteoporosis http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/osteoporosis/condition-rss en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:45:48 EDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:45:48 EDT Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Protects BonesMediterranean-Diet-With-Olive-Oil-Protects-BonesA diet low in meat and carbohydrates but with plenty of extra virgin olive oil appears to protect the bones of older men, according to the results of a study.Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:26:26 ESTStudy: Few Epilepsy Patients Aware of Fracture Risk Associated With AEDsStudy-Few-Epilepsy-Patients-Aware-of-Fracture-Risk-Associated-With-AEDsLess than a quarter know that most fractures in epilepsy patients are unassociated with seizures, according to a recent study.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:25:42 EDTPharmacist Counseling Improves Osteoporosis Medication InitiationPharmacist-Counseling-Improves-Osteoporosis-Medication-InitiationPostmenopausal women are more likely to start medication therapy following osteoporotic fractures if they receive counseling from a pharmacist, a study suggests.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:21:31 EDTOsteoporosis: Slow Developing Disease Affects 1 in 5 American WomenOsteoporosis-Slow-Developing-Disease-Affects-1-in-5-American-WomenPharmacists can advise patients on medications and lifestyle changes to help prevent or treat osteoporosis.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:45:13 EDTTask Force Recommends Against Vitamin D, Calcium SupplementsTask-Force-Recommends-Against-Vitamin-D-Calcium-SupplementsA federal government task force report advised against taking daily vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent fractures.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:44:37 EDTFDA Report Advises Caution Over Long-Term Bisphosphonate UseFDA-Report-Advises-Caution-Over-Long-Term-Bisphosphonate-UseStudies suggest minimal improvements after 5 years of bisphosphonate use, and long-term use has been associated with serious, although rare, side effects.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:43:40 EDTHormone Replacement Therapy: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?Hormone-Replacement-Therapy-Do-the-Risks-Outweigh-the-BenefitsA review of studies suggests long-term hormone replacement therapy increases risk of cancer, cardiovascular problems, and other serious conditions.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:41:16 EDTBisphosphonates Video ConsultBisphosphonates-Video-ConsultWed, 20 Jun 2012 03:13:21 EDTCan Osteoporosis Be Prevented?Can-Osteoporosis-Be-PreventedWed, 20 Jun 2012 03:10:24 EDTSteroid Use and OsteoporosisSteroid-Use-and-OsteoporosisWed, 20 Jun 2012 03:09:59 EDTStanding Strong: Preventing OsteoporosisStanding-Strong-Preventing-OsteoporosisWed, 20 Jun 2012 03:04:49 EDTOsteoporosis: Treating Vertebral Compression FracturesOsteoporosis-Treating-Vertebral-Compression-FracturesWed, 20 Jun 2012 03:02:59 EDTDiagnosing OsteoporosisDiagnosing-OsteoporosisWed, 20 Jun 2012 02:59:56 EDTCalcium Supplements Linked to Heart AttackCalcium-Supplements-Linked-to-Heart-AttackCalcium pills that are widely used to help prevent osteoporosis have been associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack, researchers report.Tue, 29 May 2012 09:57:33 EDTImplanted Chip Successfully Delivers Osteoporosis DrugImplanted-Chip-Successfully-Delivers-Osteoporosis-DrugAn implanted chip delivered daily doses of teriparatide, which is usually injected, holding out the promise of implants that can help solve adherence problems.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:57:00 ESTOn the Horizon—Performance-Based Contracts for Drugs?--May 2009ePharmacyTimesDrugPrices--0509Thu, 07 May 2009 01:00:14 EDTBisphosphonates' Growing Role in Breast CancerRxFocusBisphosphonates-0608Intravenous bisphosphonates, often used to treat metastases and bone pain in breast cancer patients, are now being used by clinicians for osteoporosis in these patients—pharmacists need to recommend appropriate screening and treatment.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EDT