Bone Health Declining in US Adults With and Without Prediabetes
The bone health of adults older than 40 years of age is declining for individuals both with normal glucose regulation and prediabetes.
Fracture
Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery
Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with a lower likelihood of older patients regaining independent walking ability following hip fracture surgery.
Overweight or Obese BMI in Preschool Associated With Increased Fracture Risk
Overweight and obesity during preschool age are associated with increased risk for fracture in childhood.
Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Osteoporotic Fractures Using Vertebral Fracture Assessment
Using vertebral fracture assessment may aid in diagnosis of asymptomatic vertebral fractures in approximately one-third of postmenopausal women.
Performance of BMD T-Scores for Estimation of Osteoporosis, Fracture Risk Varies Significantly by Race
The performance of the World Health Organization’s reference standard for osteoporosis diagnosis and prediction of fracture risk using bone density T-scores varies by race.
Does Obesity Affect Risk for Vertebral Fracture?
Having increased weight circumference is associated with a significantly higher vertebral fracture incidence in men but not women.
Gastric Bypass, Not Sleeve Gastrectomy, Linked to Osteoporotic Fracture Risk
Gastric bypass surgery is associated with increased risk for major osteoporotic fracture, but no such association was found for sleeve gastrectomy.
Major Osteoporotic Fracture in Older Women Not Linked to Long-Term ICS Use
In older women, the risk for major osteoporotic fracture is not associated with long-term inhaled corticosteroid use and consequent respiratory diseases.
Denosumab Improves BMD, Vertebral Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women With Diabetes
Denosumab increases bone mineral density and decreases vertebral fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and diabetes.
Tramadol Use Linked to Increased Risk for Hip Fracture
Tramadol use is associated with increased risk for hip fracture compared with other commonly prescribed pain medications.
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