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Rates of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Low for Denosumab-Treated Women

posted February 14th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For denosumab-treated women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, invasive oral procedures and events, including dental implants, tooth extraction, natural tooth loss, scaling/root planning, and jaw surgery, are common and associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), although the overall rate of ONJ is low, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Fractures Have Long-Term Impact on Quality of Life for Older Adults

posted February 12th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Incident fragility fractures are associated with long-term impacts on health-related quality of life in older people, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events

posted February 12th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Many systematic review protocols in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews do not include adverse event reporting, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.

Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery

posted February 11th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Although more women have hip fracture surgery, they are less likely to receive perioperative geriatric care and anesthesia consultations, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.