Vitamin D Supplementation Alone Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk
Randomized controlled trials demonstrate no fracture risk reduction with vitamin D supplements alone, according to findings from a meta-analysis.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Meta-Analysis: Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk in Patients Living With HIV
The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.
Lipidome Module Associated With Markers of Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis
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
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?
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.
Cardiovascular Effects of Denosumab vs Romosozumab in Osteoporosis
In a meta-analysis, researchers aimed to explore the association between denosumab and romosozumab and cardiovascular risk in patients with primary osteoporosis.
Serum Calcium May Have Negative Effect on Bone Mineral Density
Elevated calcium levels may lead to suboptimal growth of bone, according to the study’s findings.
Prominent Muscle Involvement in Dermatomyositis With and Without Anti-Mi2 Autoantibodies
Muscle disease is more prominent among patients with dermatomyositis and anti-Mi2 autoantibodies compared with in those who have anti-Mi2-negative dermatomyositis.
Osteoporosis More Commonly Diagnosed in Those With Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Diagnosis of osteoporosis based on QCT analysis is more common in patients with diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance compared with patients with normal glucose tolerance.
Recommendations for Secondary Fracture Prevention in Elderly Patients
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research developed 13 clinical recommendations (7 primary and 6 secondary) to address the undertreatment of osteoporosis-related fractures and prevent secondary fracture among persons aged ≥65 years with hip or vertebral fractures.
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