Hypothyroidism a Risk Factor for Mortality in Congestive Heart Failure
Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for increased length of hospital stay and mortality in patients with congestive heart failure.
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Bone Mineral Density Improved With Intravenous Ibandronate in Osteoporosis
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of intravenous ibandronate on bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis who did not respond to oral bisphosphonates.
MicroRNAs Linked to Increased Cortical Bone Porosity in Postmenopausal Women With History of Fracture
Findings suggest potential pathomechanistic links between miRNAs and cortical porosity. .
Early Life Exposures Affect Bone Density in Young Adulthood
Early life exposures, such as maternal smoking and breastfeeding, may have effects on bone mineral density in young adulthood.
Prevention of Bone Mineral Density Loss Needed in Epilepsy
Researchers conducted a long-term follow-up study to determine whether BMD loss, osteoporosis, and fractures were successfully treated or prevented in an urban population of patients with epilepsy and reduced bone density.
T1D Risk Increased Following Influenza A H1N1 Diagnosis in Children
The 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic has been linked to an increased risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children.
“Less Healthy” Plant Food Diet Associated With CHD Risk
Researchers created 3 plant-based diet indices based on the healthiness of specific foods.
Elevated C-reactive Protein With High BMI in Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia with high BMI is associated with elevated C-reactive protein.
Osteoporosis, Fracture Risk Elevated With Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis was identified as an independent risk factor associated with incident osteoporosis.
Bone Age in Children as Assessed by Dual-Energy X-Ray and Radiography
Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for bone age assessment complements traditional radiologic assessment.
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