March 5th 2024
The decision was based on clinical studies demonstrating no clinically meaningful differences between the biosimilar and its reference product.
Use of Alendronate Could Lower Odds of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
September 28th 2021An analysis of patient data from a national registry in Denmark indicates use of alendronate was associated with reductions in odds of developing type 2 diabetes, with this reduction becoming greater with longer use of the osteoporosis medication.
Excessive Caffeine Consumption Increases Renal Calcium Clearance, Australian Study Finds
July 27th 2021A study from the University of South Australia assessing the impact of high-dose, short-term caffeine consumption suggests increased consumption could increase renal calcium clearance by 77% in healthy patients.
Cognitive Decline in Older Women Could Signal Bone Loss, Increased Fracture Risk
July 22nd 2021Using data from more than 2000 patients followed for 16 years, a Garvan Institute of Medical Research-led team found cognitive decline in older women could help predict bone loss and fracture risk among these patients.
Neuropathy Contributes, But Not Entirely Responsible for Fracture Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
April 7th 2021A case-controlled study of 60 patients in the United Kingdom found presence neuropathy contributes to fracture risk in patients with type 1 diabetes but found other factors play a role in the increased risk among these patients.
Study Finds Increases in Hospital Charges Responsible for Rising Cost of Hip Fracture Surgery
March 31st 2021Despite lower length of stays, costs of hip fracture surgeries have been on the rise in recent years and a new study suggests it could be linked to increased hospital charges rather than increased surgeon charges.
Clinicians Could be Missing the Mark When Prescribing Osteoporosis Therapies
March 19th 2021A Mass General-led analysis of claims data indicates less than 1-in-10 patients who suffer a hip fracture were prescribed an osteoporosis treatment in the next 6 months, while also providing data on trends in prescribing practices of newer agents.
Fall Prevention Programs Ineffective at Reducing Falls, Injuries in Older Patients
November 5th 2020Results from a trial in England suggest fall prevention programs and interventions may not be reducing fall rates and fractures in older patients, but do point to other benefits from an exercise program.