A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBPs), a ...

W hen I venture outside, which is rare considering the bitterness of the winter, I plod the sidewalks with a cane, my eyes ...

Bladder cancer can cause pain when it spreads to different areas of the body. From NSAIDs to nerve blocks, here are the ...

A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the University of Hong Kong. The study suggests that a group of drugs ...

GLP-1 receptor agonist use in adults with concurrent type 2 diabetes and obesity was associated with increased risk for ...

Use of psychotropic drugs is associated with bone loss over time at the spine and hip in men, particularly among those with ...

I had breast cancer in my left breast 14 years ago. I was treated with chemotherapy and radiation after a lumpectomy and the removal of 14 lymph ...

A discussion with the patient about the importance of bone health when treated with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) should occur early in the treatment plan. Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, of the Yale ...

Osteoporosis is a common disorder in which bones lose density and become more fragile. Over time, that raises the risk of fractures, especially in older adults and in women after menopause. Several ...

Introduction Osteoporosis and fragility fracture are more frequently found in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients than in normal population. This study aims to determine the risk factors in ...