Osteoporosis

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Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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?

By

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.

Bisphosphonate Treatment Recommendations for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

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Hannah Dellabella

New recommendations provide guidance on prescribing bisphosphonates for patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Use of Multiple Fracture-Related Drugs Associated With Greater Hip Fracture Risk

Addition of second and third fracture-associated drugs linked to increased risk for women and men

Fracture Risk Increased in Adults With Atopic Eczema

Patients with atopic eczema have an increased risk for fracture, especially major osteoporotic fractures.

Weight Loss Linked to Lower Hip BMD in Older Adults With Obesity

Obese and overweight older individuals who lose weight have lower bone mineral density in their hips.

Factors Associated With High Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Bronchiectasis

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Hannah Dellabella

This study was the first to evaluate both the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in a large cohort of patients with bronchiectasis and its relationship with other variables, including clinical, body composition and bone turnover, and inflammation markers.