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View article: High Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Secondary Hyperparathyroidism In Irish Patients With Acute Hip Fracture
High Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Secondary Hyperparathyroidism In Irish Patients With Acute Hip Fracture Open
Background Vitamin D deficiency can cause secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) which results in bone loss, particularly at cortical sites such as neck of femur, distal radius and humerus. Hip fracture patients have a higher prevalence of f…
View article: Potential Suitability Of Hip Fracture Patients for Romosozumab Therapy: A Retrospective Review
Potential Suitability Of Hip Fracture Patients for Romosozumab Therapy: A Retrospective Review Open
Background Romosozumab is a dual acting antiresorptive and anabolic agent used for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis. Eligibility criteria includes T score ≤ -2.5 at hip, spine or distal forearm (if hip and spine not available) and fractu…
View article: Profile of Vertebral Fracture Cases in the First Full Year of an ANP led Fracture Liaison Service
Profile of Vertebral Fracture Cases in the First Full Year of an ANP led Fracture Liaison Service Open
Background A specialist osteoporosis and bone health service was founded in 2003 in our institution. It see’s a range of patients from providing DXA alone to giving specialist opinion on complex cases. The Irish Fracture Liaison Service Da…
View article: Patient Experience in Older Adults Ambulatory Care services in a large Irish teaching hospital
Patient Experience in Older Adults Ambulatory Care services in a large Irish teaching hospital Open
Background Ambulatory care pathways aim to reduce hospital overcrowding, provide multidisciplinary, speciality outpatient care, in a timely and cost-effective manner to older people with complex care needs. The delivery of care is centred …
View article: 299 Impact of a dedicated fracture liaison service candidate ANP on wait times in a geriatrician-led specialist bone health service
299 Impact of a dedicated fracture liaison service candidate ANP on wait times in a geriatrician-led specialist bone health service Open
Background A specialist osteoporosis and bone health service was founded in 2003 in our institution. It sees a range of patients—providing DXA alone to giving specialist opinion on complex cases from all Ireland. Dedicated flow for hip fra…
View article: 281 Side-effects associated with IV Zoledronic Acid infusion in patients with osteoporosis
281 Side-effects associated with IV Zoledronic Acid infusion in patients with osteoporosis Open
Background Osteoporosis is a common condition affecting bone, leading to fragility and fractures. Oral bisphosphonates are the first line treatment for osteoporosis reducing vertebral, hip and non-vertebral fractures. However poor complian…
View article: 126 CENTRAL ADIPOSITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PREVALENCE OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
126 CENTRAL ADIPOSITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PREVALENCE OF VERTEBRAL FRACTURES Open
Background Increased body weight and obesity are associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) though effects on fracture risk appear to be site specific. In particular, the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), abdominal weight…
View article: 101 UTILITY OF BONE TURNOVER MARKERS IN GUIDING ZOLEDRONIC ACID THERAPY AFTER STOPPING DENOSUMAB
101 UTILITY OF BONE TURNOVER MARKERS IN GUIDING ZOLEDRONIC ACID THERAPY AFTER STOPPING DENOSUMAB Open
Background Denosumab is commonly used to treat osteoporosis, but drug holidays are not an option, with a risk of rebound bone loss and vertebral fractures on stopping. However, data on therapy safety and efficacy is lacking beyond 10-years…
View article: 295 Characteristics of Older Hip Fracture Adults Admitted to a Dublin Hospital
295 Characteristics of Older Hip Fracture Adults Admitted to a Dublin Hospital Open
Background Hip fractures are common in older adults and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity resulting in medical and socioeconomic burden for healthcare system and patient alike. Methods A retrospective study was conducte…
View article: 229Review on Teriparatide (Forsteo) Treatment on Older Patient Attending Bone Health Clinic in St. James’s Hospital
229Review on Teriparatide (Forsteo) Treatment on Older Patient Attending Bone Health Clinic in St. James’s Hospital Open
Background: Teriparatide (Forsteo) is an anabolic agent used in treatment of osteoporotic patients with high risk of vertebral fracture.It has been shown to reduce the risk of moderate to severe vertebral fractures by up to 80-90%.Vertebra…
View article: 107 IN THE HEEL OF THE HUNT: QUANTITATIVE ULTRASOUND FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN AN ELDERLY IRISH POPULATION
107 IN THE HEEL OF THE HUNT: QUANTITATIVE ULTRASOUND FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN AN ELDERLY IRISH POPULATION Open
Background: Quantitative heel ultrasound (QUS) is a low-cost, portable, quick, nonirradiating alternative to DXA in osteoporosis screening.However, correlation between QUS and DXA is ill-defined, especially in an elderly Irish population.W…