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1. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures (pdf file)
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   July 08, 2024 - Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thinner and weaker, resulting in fragile bones … Screening for osteoporosis is done by measuring bone density and can also include assessing the likelihood … Anyone who has concerns about bone health should talk to their clinician. … adults who do not have a history of prior fractures or health conditions that could lead to weakened bones … (e.g., cancer, metabolic bone diseases, hyperthyroidism) or take medicines that could cause bones

2. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures (pdf file)
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   January 14, 2025 - not have a history of prior fragility fractures or health conditions that could lead to weakened bones … Learn more here Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thinner and weaker, resulting … in fragile bones that break more easily than healthier bones. … “Too often, the first sign of osteoporosis is a broken bone, which can lead to serious health issues, … All women aged 65 years or older should be screened for osteoporosis using bone density measurement.

3. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures; Screening for osteoporosis can help prevent fractures in women 65 years and older and in younger women who have gone through menopause and are at increased risk (pdf file)
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   July 08, 2024 - not have a history of prior fragility fractures or health conditions that could lead to weakened bones … Learn more here Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thinner and weaker, resulting … in fragile bones that break more easily than healthier bones. … fractures, can result from a minor fall or injury that would not have caused a break in normal, healthy bone … Task Force continues to call for more research and encourages anyone who has concerns about their bone

4. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures (pdf file)
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   June 26, 2018 - Learn more here Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and can break or fracture more … , can result from a minor fall or injury that typically would not cause a break in normal, healthy bones … do not have a history of prior fragility fractures or health conditions that could lead to weakened bones

5. Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures (pdf file)
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   February 01, 2013 - Vitamin D and calcium are important nutrients that work together to keep bones strong. … Calcium is a mineral that helps maintain strong bones and teeth. … Healthy bones are made up of a dense web of protein fibers and calcium. … When this web becomes less dense, bones become fragile and break easily. … Fractures, or breaking a bone, are common among women who have gone through menopause.

6. Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures (pdf file)
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   December 04, 2017 - Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and can break or fracture more easily. … , can result from a minor fall or injury that typically would not cause a break in normal, healthy bones

7. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Vitamin D Deficiency Screening (pdf file)
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   June 24, 2014 - Vitamin D is an important nutrient for keeping bones healthy and may also have a role in other aspects

8. Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults (pdf file)
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   November 01, 2014 - Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium and maintain strong bones. … Deficiency Vitamin D deficiency (having too little vitamin D in the blood) can lead to a softening of the bones … Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are often subtle and can include bone pain and muscle weakness.

9. Archived: Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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   June 26, 2018 - , it cannot be assumed that they will be equally effective in men because the underlying biology of bones … mass, microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, and decline in bone quality leading to increased … bone density at the hip or spine that is at least 2.5 SDs (ie, T score ≤−2.5) below the mean bone density … It cannot be assumed that the bones of men and women are biologically the same, especially because bone … The recent prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass in the United States based on bone mineral density

10. Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    February 13, 2018 - it cannot be assumed that they will be equally effec- tive in men because the underlying biology of bones … microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, and decline in bone quality leading to increased bone … It cannot be assumed that the bones of men and women are biologically the same, especially be- cause … The recent prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass in the United States based on bone mineral density … J Bone Miner Res. 2014;29(11):2520-2526. doi:10.1002/jbmr.2269 2.

11. Screening for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Summary of the Evidence (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2002 - deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture … risk.”6,7 This definition emphasizes that, in addition to bone mass, the structure of bone is also … density tests and bone density, bone loss, or fractures. … Bone mass, bone loss, and osteoporosis prophylaxis. … and bone remodeling.

12. Archived: Evidence Summary: Osteoporosis: Screening, 2002 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    September 17, 2002 - deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture … density tests and bone density, bone loss, or fractures. … Bone mass, bone loss, and osteoporosis prophylaxis. … Bone 1995:383-90. 104. … and bone remodeling.

13. Archived: Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 1996 - (low bone mass) be defined as bone density 1-2.5 SD below the normal mean. 13 Risk of postmenopausal … osteoporosis is a function of rate of bone loss as well as peak bone mass. … Although skeletal x-rays can detect focal bone disorders and fractures, they do not reliably detect bone … Although the absolute benefit of preserving bone mass may be greatest in women with low bone density, … Role of peak bone mass and bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.

14. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Finds Insufficient Evidence on Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults (pdf file)
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    November 25, 2014 - Vitamin D is an important nutrient for keeping bones healthy.

15. Recommendation: Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    April 17, 2018 - Calcium contributes to bone growth, and vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium. … Normal, healthy bones turn over calcium constantly, replacing calcium loss with new calcium. … intestines, interacts with parathyroid hormone to help maintain calcium homeostasis between the blood and bones … , and is essential for bone growth and maintaining bone density. … Consequently, the body uses calcium from skeletal stores, which can weaken existing bones.

16. Archived: Osteoporosis: Screening, 2002 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    September 17, 2002 - Among different bone measurement tests performed at various anatomical sites, bone density measured at … Added value of bone mineral density in hip fracture risk scores. Bone 1999;25:369-74. 15. … bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. … Bone 1995:383-90. 19. Bone HG, Downs RW Jr, Tucci JR, et al. … and bone remodeling.

17. Screening for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women - Recommendations and Rationale (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2002 - • Among different bone measurement tests performed at various anatomical sites, bone density measured … Added value of bone mineral density in hip fracture risk scores. Bone. 1999;25:369-374. 15. … bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. … Bone. 1995:383-390. 19. Bone HG, Downs RW Jr, Tucci Jr, et al. … and bone remodeling.

18. Archived: Vitamin D and Calcium to Prevent Fractures: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    February 15, 2013 - Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone growth. Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium. … Normal healthy bones turn over calcium constantly, replacing calcium loss with new calcium received from … , and is essential for bone growth and maintaining bone density. … Subsequently, the body uses calcium from skeletal stores, which can weaken existing bones. … Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D in Relation to Bone Health.

19. Fan-Qvpdgnjh8Krdf4Smmv (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone growth. Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium. … Normal healthy bones turn over calcium constantly, replacing cal- cium loss with new calcium received … , and is essential for bone growth and maintaining bone density. … Subsequently, the body uses calcium from skeletal stores, which can weaken existing bones. … Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D in Relation to Bone Health.

20. Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    April 17, 2018 - Calcium contributes to bone growth, and vitamin D helps bones ab- sorb calcium. … Normal, healthy bones turn over calcium constantly, replacing calcium loss with new calcium. … intestines, interacts with parathyroid hormone to help maintain calcium homeostasis between the blood and bones … , and is essential for bone growth and maintaining bone density. … Consequently, the body uses calcium from skel- etal stores, which can weaken existing bones.