Hormone replacement therapy and fractures in older adults

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This article examines the role of hormone replacement therapy in the prevention of osteoporosis in both older men and women. Findings indicate that estrogen replacement therapy helps prevent osteoporosis and related fractures in women while testosterone replacement therapy is associated with increased bone mass among hypogonadal men.

Author: Kamel, Hosam K., Perry, Horace M., III, Morely, John E.
Hormone therapy, Osteoporosis, Sex differences, Hip joint, Hip fractures, Hormones, Sex, Sex hormones

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Chronic low back pain in older adults: prevalence, reliability, and validity of physical examination findings

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A study aimed at developing a structured physical examination protocol for identifying common biomechanical and soft-tissue abnormalities in older adults with chronic low back pain, is presented.

Author: Weiner, Debra K., Sakamoto, Sara, Perera, Suhashan, Paula, Breuer
Science & research, Research, Methods, Medical examination, Physical diagnosis, Periodic health examinations, Soft tissue injuries, Low back pain

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A simple gait-stabilizing device reduces outdoor falls and nonserious injurious falls in fall-prone older people during the winter

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A study determining whether Yaktrax Walker (YW), a nonmedical gait stabilizing device, prevents fall-prone older people from outdoor falls and injurious falls, during the winter, is presented.

Author: McKiernan, Eoin
Usage, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Walkers (Orthopedic apparatus), Walkers (Ambulation aids)

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Subjects list: Aged, Elderly, United States, Prevention, Physiological aspects
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