Bone-Targeted Exercise Strategies to Reduce Fracture Risk in Men
High-intensity progressive resistance and impact training is a well-tolerated program that may improve bone mineral density and physical function in older men.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Diabetes Negatively Affects Pain Severity and Mental Status in Osteoarthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis and diabetes experience greater knee pain and worse physical and mental status compared with patients without diabetes.
Management of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: An Overview
A major adverse effect of glucocorticoid treatment is significant bone loss, which is most pronounced in the first 3 to 6 months of use.
Assessing Cardiovascular and Skeletal Safety of Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis
Treatment with zoledronic acid may be associated with an increased risk for heart failure, fracture, and mortality compared with the use of oral bisphosphonates or no treatment.
Infrequent Dosing of Zoledronate May Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
In postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, 2 doses of zoledronate 5 mg at an approximately 6-year interval prevented bone loss for almost 11 years.
No Increase in Mortality Risk With Oral Bisphosphonates in Chronic Kidney Disease
Oral bisphosphonate treatment was not associated with increased all-cause mortality risk in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
Calcium Supplement Use Associated With BMD Decline Across the Menopausal Transition
The use of calcium dietary supplements was found to be associated with slower decline in femoral neck and lumbar spine bone mineral density across the menopausal transition.
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.
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.
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