Alterations in Gut Microbiota Linked to Lower BMD in Osteoporosis
Researchers determined whether gut microbiota was associated with bone mineral density in individuals at high risk for reduced BMD and fractures.
Bone Health
Later Puberty Is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density Accrual
Older pubertal age was associated with lower BMD in adolescence and early adulthood, despite some catch-up during puberty.
Metabolic Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Rheumatic Diseases
Bariatric surgery can impact rheumatic diseases, apart from it being an effective weight loss option for people with obesity and severe associated comorbidities.
Assessing BMD in Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Individuals: 2019 ISCD Position Statement
Based on emerging evidence and expert opinion, a task force put together by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry created position statements on the assessment of BMD in transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.
High Prevalence of Low BMD, Fragility Fractures 10 Years After Bariatric Surgery
More than a quarter of postmenopausal women and men ≥50 years of age were found to have osteoporosis a decade after undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Exposure to Triclosan May Increase Risk for Osteoporosis in Women
This was the first epidemiologic study to assess urinary triclosan concentrations and osteoporosis in women in the United States.
Frail Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis May Experience More Osteoporotic Fractures
Researchers explored the association between frailty and the risk for osteoporotic fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment Does Not Negatively Affect Bone Health
Gender-affirming hormone treatment may lead to changes in bone turnover markers in transgender men and women, but overall does not have negative effects on bone health.
Osteopenia Rates in Early Middle Age Indicate Increased Osteoporosis Screening Needs
Osteopenia was found in more than 25% of both men and women, suggesting that more osteoporosis screening and prevention programs are needed in middle-age individuals.
Osteoporosis Linked to Lower Quality of Life Regardless of Fracture History
Even without a history of fragility fracture, the presence of osteoporosis is associated with substantially lower health-related quality of life.
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