Researchers identify genetic variants that may lead to osteoporosis

It is possible to treat osteoporosis with a prescription to buy Fosamax before it has a chance to cause any real harm. However, connecting patients to these treatments can be difficult, as the condition presents no outward signs, and many individuals are not diagnosed until they experience a fracture.

However, new research may make diagnosing osteoporosis a little easier. A team of researchers from the University of Western Australia has identified a set of 80 genetic variations that are linked to a high risk of osteoporosis. The researchers said the findings could be used to develop improved diagnostic and treatment approaches.

The study showed that women who have these variants are 56 percent more likely to have osteoporosis and 60 percent more likely to experience a broken bone. Individuals who have these risk factors may be good candidates for early interventional treatments, such as a prescription to buy Fosamax.

"We have found new genes strongly related to bone structure. This latest research has helped pinpoint many factors in critical molecular pathways that may lead to therapeutic treatments," said lead researcher Richard Prince. "This research also leads to better understanding of the biology of skeletal health and fracture susceptibility."