Shorter Sleep Duration Associated With Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Epidemiologic data indicate that shorter sleep duration (≤5 hours per night) is associated with lower bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Osteoporosis
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.
Recommendations for Secondary Fracture Prevention in Elderly Patients
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
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.
Assessing BMD in Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Individuals: 2019 ISCD Position Statement
Based on emerging evidence and expert opinion, a task force put together by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry created position statements on the assessment of BMD in transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Social Stress Linked to Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
High social stress was associated with decreased bone mineral density over 6 years of follow-up.
Adults With Cerebral Palsy at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
UK study also shows association between CP and osteoarthritis when adjusting for other factors.
Osteopenia Rates in Early Middle Age Indicate Increased Osteoporosis Screening Needs
Osteopenia was found in more than 25% of both men and women, suggesting that more osteoporosis screening and prevention programs are needed in middle-age individuals.
Abaloparatide Significantly Reduces Fracture Risk in Women With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A meta-analysis showed that abaloparatide treatment reduces the risk for vertebral, nonvertebral, and wrist fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis compared with placebo or other medical treatments.
Oral Contraceptives Offer Some Protection Against Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa
For young women with anorexia nervosa, oral contraceptives may limit bone loss.
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