Meeting Highlights
Miami, March 27, 2009
Maui, January 14-17, 2009
San Francisco, October 24-29, 2008
Paris, June 11-14, 2008
Chicago, April 10, 2008
San Francisco, March 5-9, 2008
Affiliations
Consumer News
Thursday, January 15, 2009 Parkinson's Disease Puts Bones, Joints at Risk
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease—tremors, rigidity in the joints, and balance problems—can lead to reduced bone mass and a greater risk of falls, resulting in heightened numbers of bone fractures and joint injuries…
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Jaw Trouble
People taking oral osteoporosis drugs may have a higher risk of developing jaw trouble than previously thought...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Osteoporosis Drug Seems to Shrink Breast Tumors
Zoledronic acid (Zometa), used to treat osteoporosis patients, also appears to shrink tumors in breast cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy…
Monday, December 08, 2008 Medtronic Challenges Lawsuit Over Spinal Implant
The family of a woman who died after having neck surgery with Infuse Bone Graft is suing Medtronic, the maker of the spinal implant, for promoting off-label use of their device...
Monday, December 01, 2008 Bone Finding May Point to Hope for Osteoporosis
Serotonin formed in the gut, whose use has long been a mystery to researchers, may play a critical role in bone formation…
Thursday, November 20, 2008 New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
Researchers have genetically engineered a modified form of the molecule Foxp3 which helps regulate the body’s immune system and may have important implications for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis…
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 For Women, Red Flags About a Hip Device
Hip resurfacing is a popular alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery, but data is beginning to indicate that the technique has a significant failure rate in women…
Thursday, November 06, 2008 Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
The elderly have an increased risk of falls and bone injuries, but certain preventive measures can help protect them…
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising in Women
The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis among women fell during the second half of the 20th century, but is now on the rise in the US…
Thursday, October 23, 2008 Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk
The breast cancer drug tamoxifen has been found to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures, but the protection against fractures diminshes after treatment with the drug ends…