Individuals with #psoriasis are at a 5 fold higher risk for other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases compared with the general population. https://t.co/VfHWOiPBO7
VERO study: Teriparatide versus risedronate for new #fractures in post-#menopausal women with severe #osteoporosis—in this week's issue
https://t.co/kBB5lPmfDH
Zach Wheeler told the NY Post he uses teriparatide, which is an anabolic hormone used to heal fractures or treat osteoporosis. Only baseball player I am aware of that has taken it is Mark Mulder, but it is probably a fairly common off label usage.
#Orthopedics doctors: What are your thoughts on starting osteoporosis medications prior to joint replacement? Forteo vs. bisphosphonates? Timing prior to surgery, or post-op? #SportsMedicine @AOSSM_SportsMed @TheAMSSM@aafp
Effects of Teriparatide Compared with Risedronate on the Risk of Fractures in Subgroups of Postmenopausal Women with Severe Osteoporosis: The VERO Trial #JBMR https://t.co/D8xb7LoZ54