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Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

Exposure to ambient particulate matter air pollution with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm and black carbon is associated with lower bone mineral content in adults.

Faster Bone Turnover in Menopause Linked to Incident Fracture Risk

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Hannah Dellabella

Faster increases in bone turnover during the menopausal transition are associated with an increased risk for fracture postmenopause.

Meta-Analysis: Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk in Patients Living With HIV

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Amit Akirov, MD

The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.

Vitamin D Supplementation Alone Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk

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Amit Akirov, MD

Randomized controlled trials demonstrate no fracture risk reduction with vitamin D supplements alone, according to findings from a meta-analysis.

Clinical Disease Activity Measures Associated With Trabecular Bone Loss in Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers evaluated the association between trabecular bone loss and disease activity measures in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?

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Amit Akirov, MD

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.

Age at Attainment of Peak BMD Varies by Sex and Skeletal Site

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Rose Reeb

Age at attainment of peak BMD varies by sex and skeletal site but is not affected by body mass index or race, according to study results.

Low BMD Linked to SHBG Levels in Postmenopausal Women With T2D

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Hannah Dellabella

Women with higher serum SHBG had an increased risk for osteoporosis, osteopenia, and fracture.

Lipidome Module Associated With Markers of Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers identified a network of lipid species jointly associated with markers of both osteoporosis and atherosclerosis.

Effects of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Bone Mineral Density in Adults

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers found no association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and bone mineral density in healthy middle-aged adults.

Meta-Analysis: How Do Bone Properties Change After Stroke?

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Amit Akirov, MD

Significant changes in bone mass may occur after stroke and are more pronounced in the paretic limbs and during the first few months after the acute event.