INTRODUCTION Knowledge about osteoporosis and its related risk factors may be lacking among nurses in Singapore. The objective of this study was to assess the various aspects related to nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding osteoporosis. METHODS The Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz was used to survey 100 nurses who attended an osteoporosis nursing symposium at the largest hospital in Singapore....

Osteoporosis can be classified into two big categories, clinical osteoporosis and densitometric osteoporosis. Clinical osteoporosis involves a fragility fracture, and no densitometry is needed to start treatment. Densitometric osteoporosis is defined by means of a bone mineral density assessment. Treatment should be considered depending on the global fracture risk, and taking the densitometric ...

Osteoporosis means 'Porous bone' is a disease characterized by progressive bone thinning. The deterioration of tissue can lead to fragility and fracture, especially the hip, spine, shoulder wrist. decreasing mineral density (BMD). Bisphosphonates are most commonly prescribed drugs for treatment osteoporosis in US many other countries including India.

1. Apply an understanding of drug mechanisms to explain drug-induced osteoporosis and its consequences. 2. Use the diagnostic process to develop treatment and monitoring plans for drug-induced osteoporosis. 3. Assess for potential risk factors associated with druginduced osteoporosis. 4. Evaluate the epidemiologic literature to assess the absolute increase in risk of drug-induced osteoporosis a...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs and calcium intake among college students. This study also examined perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers and self-efficacy related to osteoporosis prevention. Participants: Seven hundred and ninety two (n = 792) men and women ages 17 31 of all ethnicities at a mid-west...

BACKGROUND It is crystal clear how important healthcare providers are well-aware of reasonable knowledge on osteoporosis, because they are at the forefront of such management. However, no study has been yet assessed in the knowledge on osteoporosis among healthcare providers particularly in nurse. Therefore, we evaluated the knowledge on osteoporosis of nurses. METHODS In April 2017, 67 nurse...

BACKGROUND Several educational intervention programs have been designed and developed to improve osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment. However, most of the prior studies focused on how educational intervention programs affected diagnosis and treatment of condition of osteoporosis. The purpose of this prospective and educational intervention study was to evaluate the changes in osteoporosis know...

CONTEXT Hypoxia reduces osteoblast growth resulting in bone thinning and osteoporosis. Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with recurrent hypoxia might be a contributing factor for osteoporosis development, whether OSA is a risk or protective factor for osteoporosis has not been demonstrated. OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between OSA and oste...

Low bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis remain frequent problems in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Several guidelines with nonidentical recommendations exist and there is no general agreement regarding the optimal approach for osteoporosis screening in IBD patients. Clinical practice of osteoporosis screening and treatment remains insufficiently investigated.In the ye...