The treatment approach for a pelvic fracture may differ for older adults due to the type of fracture, its cause, and a person’s overall health and mobility. It can involve a compression device ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF ... largely on the cause and on the extent of neurological symptoms. Older adults with osteoporosis-related VCFs have a higher mortality rate than people ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...

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Share on Pinterest A new draft recommendation from the U.S. Task Force says taking vitamin D supplements with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults. kali9/Getty ...

Vitamin D supplements are widely recommended for bone health in the general population, but data on whether they prevent fractures ... IU per day for adults 50 years of age or older to attain ...

For years, vitamin D and calcium have been considered cornerstones in preventing falls and fractures in older adults. However, an independent panel of experts (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...

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Older adults receiving a cocoa extract supplement had similar risk for incident fractures as those receiving placebo. A multivitamin and multimineral supplement was tied to a higher fracture risk ...

In a new study, compared with individuals without HL, older adults with HL had an increased risk of MOF and hip fracture. HL should be considered as a potential factor when assessing fracture risk ...

Vitamin D and calcium supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls or fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...