Osteoporosis

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Anti-Müllerian Hormone May Predict Rapid Bone Mineral Density Loss During Perimenopause

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators assessed whether low anti-Müllerian hormone levels are associated with bone loss in women experiencing the menopause transition.

Eating 6 Prunes a Day Prevents Bone Loss in Patients With Osteoporosis

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Kristin Della Volpe

Eating prunes daily may protect against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Osteoporosis Treatments

Osteoporosis treatment and prevention doses including recommended calcium and vitamin D supplemental doses.

Low Cumulative Disease Activity Linked to Higher Bone Mineral Density in RA Cohort

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers evaluated the association between cumulative disease activity and bone mineral density among Latinx and Asian patients with RA.

Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Depression and Anxiety

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Studies show a link between depression and osteoporosis. Researchers investigated whether osteoporosis drugs contributed to depression and anxiety.

Dried Plum Consumption May Offer Modest Bone Health Benefit in Men

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Brandon May

Bone health can sometimes be improved by the use of certain supplements and dietary changes. Researchers studied whether dried plums would have a beneficial effect in men.

Simple Exercise Interventions for Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia in Older Men

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Musculoskeletal strength in older adults as they age can be preserved and improved by exercise, but it is unclear how strenuous the exercise must be in order to be effective.

Parathyroidectomy Reduces Fractures in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Osteoporosis can be related to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in older adults. Researchers studied fracture rates in people with and without parathyroidectomy.

Case Report: Denosumab Improves Bone Mineral Density in Patient With Williams Syndrome and Osteoporosis

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Dhivya Haridass, PhD

A 12-year-old Japanese girl with Williams syndrome and osteoporosis presented with very low bone mineral density and received treatment with denosumab.

Bisphosphonates and Hip Fracture in People With Osteoporosis or Osteopenia

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers investigated whether hip fractures could be prevented with bisphosphonates in people with osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Mind–Body Exercise Helps Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Femoral Neck

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Colby Stong

Exercise slows bone loss and increases bone density in people at risk for osteoporosis, but which exercises are most effective are unclear. Investigators sought the answer.