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15-mcg birth control pills inhibit BMD
Certain birth control pills seem to inhibit growth of bone mineral density in adolescent girls, a new study shows.
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FRAX: Using the new fracture risk assessment tool
FRAX, a more precise way to estimate the probability of an osteoporotic fracture, offers patients easy-to-understand percentages that can help them decide the best course of action.
Should OCs be prescribed to treat teen eating disorders?
OCs should absolutely not be prescribed to treat teen eating disorders, says this expert; however, doing so for contraception is not contraindicated in adolescent women with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia.
Bisphosphonates and low-impact femoral fractures: Current evidence on alendronate-fracture risk
Recent literature suggests a link between femoral fractures and taking the bisphosphonate alendronate for several years, perhaps because oversuppression of bone turnover results in bones that are brittle despite improved bone density. Some bone specialists now recommend stopping alendronate in most patients after 5 years.
Hypovitaminosis D: A widespread epidemic

Vitamin D deficiency is widespread; It is particularly prevalent in the elderly. Vitamin D supplements are suggested; oral cholecalciferol supplementation (2000 IU) is safe, inexpensive, and effective

Measuring bone density in children (CME)
Growing bones and shifting hormone levels make determining a child's bone density much like hitting a moving target. Fortunately, technologies are evolving to make this measurement more accurate. Evidence on which patients warrant this procedure is also building.
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