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.
Bone and Joint
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.
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