Osteoporosis

Does Liraglutide Affect Bone Turnover in Type 2 Diabetes?

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Hannah Dellabella

In patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment with liraglutide does not affect bone resorption and preserves hip bone mineral density, even with weight loss.

Fall History Predicts Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women

A history of falls, especially injurious falls, predicts subsequent fractures in postmenopausal women.

Faster Bone Turnover in Menopause Linked to Incident Fracture Risk

Faster increases in bone turnover during the menopausal transition are associated with an increased risk for fracture postmenopause.

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.

Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

Exposure to ambient particulate matter air pollution with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm (PM2.5) and black carbon (BC) is associated with lower bone mineral content (BMC) in adults.

Liquid Chromatography Can Detect Unauthorized Drugs in Herbal Treatments for Gout, Osteoporosis

An ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography can determine the presence of unauthorized drug substances in health foods and herbal products used in treating conditions such as gout and osteoporosis.

Midarm Muscle Measurements May Be a Practical Tool for Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Researchers determined the association between midarm muscle circumference and osteoporosis among community-dwelling older men.

Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio May Predict Risk for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Researchers evaluated the relationship between platelet/lymphocyte and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratios, and vitamin D levels in low bone mineral density of postmenopausal women.

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.

Age at Attainment of Peak Bone Mineral Density Varies by Sex, Skeletal Site

Age at attainment of peak BMD varies by sex and skeletal site but is not affected by body mass index or race, according to study results.

Low BMD Linked to SHBG Levels in Postmenopausal Women With T2D

Women with higher serum SHBG had an increased risk for osteoporosis, osteopenia, and fracture.