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Women With Anorexia Nervosa at High Risk for Bone Fractures
A study found that patients with anorexia nervosa have a particularly high risk for hip, vertebral, and upper arm fractures.
Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?
Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.
The Independent Role of Elevated Serum Calcium on Bone Metabolism
Elevated calcium levels may lead to suboptimal growth of bone, according to the study’s findings.
Later Puberty Is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density Accrual
Older pubertal age was associated with lower BMD in adolescence and early adulthood, despite some catch-up during puberty.
Growth Velocity in Early Years of Life May Influence Skeletal Development
Researchers aimed to assess the association between height and weight velocities across different age periods with bone measures at age 7 years.
More Than 1 in 4 Middle-Aged Men, Women Have Low Bone Mineral Density
Osteopenia at femoral neck found in 28% of men, 26% of women aged 35 to 50 years.
Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Bone Health in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescents with atypical anorexia nervosa have higher bone mass density on average than adolescents with anorexia nervosa, but still experience significant deficits in fat mass index.
Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D
25(OH)D concentration increases with supplements, but no difference in BMD changes among 3 doses.
Pulsed Ultrasound May Be Effective for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
Pulsed ultrasound treatment may represent an effective option for the treatment of stable rib fractures.
Fifteen Genetic Determinants of Fracture Identified
All determinants also associated with bone mineral density, which showed causal effect on fracture.
Effect of Mediterranean Diet Plus Vitamin D3 on Bone Density in Osteoporosis
Investigators examined the effect of consuming a Mediterranean-style diet for 1 year on inflammatory response and bone health in the elderly.
Calcium intake may not affect fracture risk
Two studies found no evidence that calcium intake is associated with fracture risk.
One-quarter of elderly women have osteoporosis, per CDC
The CDC found that 24.8% of women and 5.6% of men aged 65 years and older had osteoporosis.
Some women may not need regular bone mineral density tests
It took nearly nine years for 3% of the older women without osteoporosis to sustain a spinal fracture or break a hip, wrist, or arm.
Eczema heightens fracture risk in adults
The combined lifetime risk for hip, forearm, and vertebral fractures that will require clinical attention is approximately 40%.
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D deficiency screenings
There is not enough evidence to support vitamin D deficiency screenings said the USPSTF in a final recommendation statement.
Underlying problems of scoliosis
A girl with scoliosis returns to the clinic complaining of ankle pain.
Osteoporosis in a patient taking anti-seizure medication
Are dual-energy x ray absorptiometry scans safe for patients taking anti-seizure medication?
Even minor changes in physical activity improve bone health
For premenopausal woman, two hours of physical activity per week was linked to lower sclerostin and higher serum IGF-I.
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