The odds of hip fractures remained elevated when adjusting for the exposure-time trend and concomitant use of other central nervous system medications. (HealthDay News) — Gabapentinoid use is ...

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Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip ...

Learn more about why hip fractures can be so deadly for elderly patients.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. The major health issues come in the wake ...

A new study finds that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to weaker bones and a higher risk of hip fractures.

Hip fracture prevalence is trending downward in countries and regions around the world, a new study has found. But the decreases will not compensate for the global impact of aging populations, experts ...

Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap toward predicting the risk of hip fracture among people with osteoporosis and evaluating the effectiveness of specific drugs to ...

Hip and pelvic fractures can be significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the geriatric population. This retrospective study evaluated the sensitivity of radiography in detecting hip and ...

An estimated 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk. Despite those numbers, medical experts say the condition ...