Osteoporosis

patient care perspectives

by Tom Iarocci, MD

In populations at risk, bone mineral density (BMD) testing and preventive treatment can help to improve outcomes and prevent fractures. Common age-......READ MORE

clinical topic updates

by Tom Iarocci, MD

A multistakeholder coalition assembled by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research reached agreement in key areas after recognizing a lac......READ MORE

patient care perspectives

by Tom Iarocci, MD

Antiresorptive therapy with bisphosphonates is the mainstay of first-line postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment. Anabolic agents are increasingly r......READ MORE

patient care perspectives

by Tom Iarocci, MD

The risk-benefit ratio is positive for most women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, but many are more comfortable forgoing treatment. For those pat......READ MORE

clinical topic updates

by Tom Iarocci, MD

The long-standing gap in osteoporosis care is poised to usher in an epidemic of new fractures, threatening a return to high rates of hip fracture a......READ MORE