Screening to prevent osteoporotic fractures also recommended for postmenopausal women younger than 65 years at increased risk; evidence lacking for screening men. HealthDay News — The US Preventive ...

How strong are your bones? At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF’s draft recommendation on osteoporosis screening is largely consistent with its 2018 statement. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . About 53% of patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty met one criterion for osteoporosis screening. However ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are confused about the guidelines concerning when older men should be screened for osteoporosis. All the information seems to suggest that it is only needed for men ...

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An influential US panel may largely reaffirm its current recommendation in favor of screening older women to prevent osteoporotic fractures, while also repeating its call for more research to try to ...

Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, and it often starts around menopausal age. Menopause also lowers estrogen levels, which can contribute to brittle, weakened bones. Your healthcare ...

Screening also recommended for postmenopausal women aged younger than 65 years with one or more risk factors. HealthDay News — The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for ...