To determine whether chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a risk factor for hip fracture and identify other factors associated with hip fracture. Patients and Methods: Observational nested case–control study was conducted in Aragon, Spain in 2010. We included COPD patients aged > 40 years, in the EpiChron cohort. Each COPD patient was matched for… Continue reading Chronic Obstructive #Pulmonary Disease and Incidence of #Hip Fracture: A Nested Case–Control Study in the EpiChron Cohort
Tag: Fractures
Atypical Femur #Fracture Risk versus Fragility Fracture Prevention with #Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are effective in reducing hip and osteoporotic fractures. However, concerns about atypical femur fractures have contributed to substantially decreased bisphosphonate use, and the incidence of hip fractures may be increasing. Important uncertainties remain regarding the association between atypical femur fractures and bisphosphonates and other risk factors.. ..Among 196,129 women, 277 atypical femur fractures occurred.… Continue reading Atypical Femur #Fracture Risk versus Fragility Fracture Prevention with #Bisphosphonates
#Aspirin and #fracture risk: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis of observational studies
This review provides insights into the potential for aspirin to preserve bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce fracture risk, building knowledge of the risk-benefit profile of aspirin. ..Aspirin use was associated with a 17% lower odds for any fracture (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.70 to 0.99; I2=71%; six studies; n=511 390). Aspirin was associated with a higher… Continue reading #Aspirin and #fracture risk: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis of observational studies
Association of #bisphosphonate therapy with incident lower extremity #fractures in persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders
To investigate the association between prescriptions for bisphosphonates, calcium/Vitamin D supplements, and receipt of DXA screening, and incident fracture risk in men and women with a spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D).. There was no significant association between prescriptions for bisphosphonates and incident lower extremity fractures in men (OR 1.04, 95% CI: 0.62-1.77) or women (OR 1.02,… Continue reading Association of #bisphosphonate therapy with incident lower extremity #fractures in persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders
#Atopic eczema and #fracture risk in adults: A population-based cohort study
..Those with eczema had increased risk of hip (HR, 1.10; 99% CI, 1.06-1.14), pelvic (HR, 1.10; 99% CI, 1.02-1.19), spinal (HR, 1.18; 99% CI, 1.10-1.27), and wrist (HR, 1.07; 99% CI, 1.03,-1.11) fractures. We found no evidence of increased proximal humeral (HR, 1.06; 99% CI, 0.97-1.15) fracture risk. Fracture risk increased with increasing eczema severity,… Continue reading #Atopic eczema and #fracture risk in adults: A population-based cohort study
Comparison of #fracture risk using different supplemental doses of #vitamin D, #calcium or their combination: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Inconsistent findings in regard to association between different concentrations of vitamin D, calcium or their combination and the risk of fracture have been reported during the past decade in community-dwelling older people A total of 25 randomised controlled trials involving 43 510 participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. There was no evidence that the risk of… Continue reading Comparison of #fracture risk using different supplemental doses of #vitamin D, #calcium or their combination: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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