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.
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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.
Managing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Guideline
Multiple pharmacologic therapies have been shown to reduce fracture rates in postmenopausal women with acceptable safety profiles
Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Statins May Prevent Bone Loss in Elderly Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
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