The AACE and ACE recently updated their guidelines on the fundamental measures that indicate bone health. Do you know what these guidelines say about vitamin D? Take our quiz to find out!
Bone mineral density testing is indicated in women of any age who present with one major risk factor. Do you know which risk factors are considered “major” among women? Take our pop quiz to test your...
A bone density test can inform you how effective an osteoporosis medication is for your patients. How soon after medication initiation would you perform a bone density test?
The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool can help predict which patients with osteoporosis are most at risk of fractures during a 10-year period. Take our poll to let us know if and how you use FRAX in your...
Your patient is a 72-year-old woman concerned about her risk of hip fracture. She tells you that as a child, she often drank 2 to 3 glasses of milk a day, but drinks far less now. She asks if she should...
Your patient is a 67-year-old woman concerned about her risk of hip fractures. She tells you that she drinks milk and takes vitamin D supplements everyday but asks if there are any other lifestyle changes...
A recent study found that the recommended dosage of vitamin D supplementation may increase bone mineral density among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Have you found this to be the case...
