Shifting bisphosphonate prescribing patterns for fracture prevention: A 24-year national surveillance of men in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: In the U.S's largest integrated health system, during a 24-year period (1999-2022), bisphosphonate treatment initiation for fracture prevention in men shifted towards …

High disease activity is associated with incident osteoporotic fractures among Veterans with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) increases osteoporosis and fracture risk. The relationship between disease activity and fracture is not well characterized. We aimed …

Treatment trends after hip fracture of Veterans with osteoporosis

Abstract: Introduction: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the United States. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated resulting in additional fragility …

Association between herpes zoster and risk of incident fragility fractures in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and fragility fractures typically affect older adults and present major burdens to healthcare systems. While HZ is associated with an …

Cardiovascular disease, bone fracture, and all-cause mortality risks among postmenopausal women by arthritis and Veteran status: A multistate Markov transition analysis

Abstract: Arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and bone fracture, is more frequent among military veterans and postmenopausal women. …

Comparison of bone mineral density between Veterans and non-Veterans and its impact on fracture risk assessment

Abstract: Background and objectives: Osteoporosis poses significant health risks, especially among veterans, due to lifestyle factors. This study compares bone density and fracture …

Importance of bilateral hip assessments in unilateral lower-limb amputees: A retrospective review involving older Veterans

Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) discordance and its implications in veterans with unilateral lower-limb amputation, …

Prevalence of osteoporosis in older male veterans receiving hip-containing computed tomography scans: opportunistic use of biomechanical computed tomography analysis (BCT)

Abstract: Osteoporosis care in men is suboptimal due to low rates of testing and treatment. Applying biomechanical computed tomography (BCT) analysis to existing CT scans, we found …

Fracture Rates and Bone Density Among Postmenopausal Veteran and Non-Veteran Women From the Women’s Health Initiative

Abstract: Purpose of the Study: Postmenopausal osteoporosis can impact quality-of-life even prefracture. To determine whether osteoporosis should be a greater concern in women …