Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
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Critical illness may lead to altered bone turnover and associated adverse health outcomes. This systematic review found moderate evidence for a positive association between critical illness and increased bone turnover. Prospective cohort studies that identify the extent and risk factors for critical illness related bone loss are required. ⋯ A positive association between critical illness requiring intensive care admission and bone turnover exists, although data are limited, and the risk factors and the nature of the relationship are not yet understood. Prospective cohort studies that identify risk factors and extent of critical illness related bone turnover changes are required.
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Observational Study
Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures: evaluation of the Amiens University Hospital's fracture liaison service between January 2010 and December 2011.
The main goal was to assess the performance of the fracture liaison service (FLS) at Amiens University Hospital for 2 years. Osteoporosis medication was prescribed in 182 patients and 67.4 % were still taking treatment 18 months later. Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures has improved since the creation of the FLS. ⋯ Secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in Amiens University Hospital has improved since the creation of the FLS, with encouragingly high treatment initiation and persistence rates.