Bone Health Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

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

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 19, 2022

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

Bone Metabolism

Bone Mass, Microarchitecture Impaired in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Dialysis

By

Colby Stong

April 4, 2022

A team of investigators conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate trabecular and cortical parameters of the radius and tibia in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

$Bone density indicates future fracture risk.$

Bone Metabolism

Skeletal Muscle Mass Measurement May Predict Risk for Hip Fracture Among Older Men

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 28, 2022

A team of researchers investigated whether low muscle mass as assessed via D3-creatine dilution may be associated with risk of fracture.

$X-ray of a femoral fracture.$

Bone Metabolism

Nonoperative Management of Frail Patients With Proximal Femoral Fracture

By

Colby Stong

March 25, 2022

Investigators assessed nonoperative management vs operative management of proximal femoral fractures in institutionalized frail older patients with limited life expectancy.

Thyroid

Etelcalcetide Effective in Cases Where Cinacalcet Is Problematic

By

Natasha Persaud

March 18, 2022

Switching from oral to intravenous calcimimetic may lower PTH levels in patients on hemodialysis with poor tolerance.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Trabecular Bone Score Reference Ranges Assessed

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 15, 2022

Investigators assessed age, sex, and population ancestry effects on trabecular bone score to develop reference ranges for children and adolescents.

Bone Metabolism

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

By

Sheila Jacobs

March 14, 2022

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

Thyroid

Lower Thoracic Skeletal Muscle Mass After Parathyroidectomy

By

Colby Stong

March 10, 2022

Researchers studied whether skeletal muscle mass measurments could predict bone mineral density change following parathyroidectomy.

Bone Metabolism

First Major Bone Fracture Linked to Risk for Second Fracture in Women

By

Colby Stong

March 4, 2022

Major osteoporotic fracture and hip fracture are predicted by several measurements. Investigators examined whether recent fractures could also be used to predict future fractures.

Bone Metabolism

Type 1 Diabetes Control and Decreased Areal BMD and Bone Resorption

By

Colby Stong

March 3, 2022

Increased fracture incidence is associated with type 1 diabetes. Researchers studied the affect glycemic control and microvascular disease may have on this risk.