Osteoporosis

Effects of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Bone Mineral Density in Adults

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers found no association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and bone mineral density in healthy middle-aged adults.

Multiple Fracture-Linked Medications Increase Risk for Hip Fracture

The addition of a second and third fracture-associated drug (FAD) is associated with an increase in hip fracture risk.

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.

Increase in Fracture Risk Among Adults With Atopic Eczema

Patients with atopic eczema have an increased risk for fracture, especially major osteoporotic fractures.

Clinical Disease Activity Measures Associated With Trabecular Bone Loss in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Researchers evaluated the association between trabecular bone loss and disease activity measures in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

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.

Bisphosphonate Treatment Recommendations for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

New recommendations provide guidance on prescribing bisphosphonates for patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Weight Loss Tied to Lower Hip Bone Density in Older Adults

Obese and overweight older individuals who lose weight have lower bone mineral density (BMD) in their hips.

Less Sleep Tied to Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women

Short sleep duration is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and a higher risk for osteoporosis among postmenopausal women.

Factors Associated With High Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Bronchiectasis

This study was the first to evaluate both the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in a large cohort of patients with bronchiectasis and its relationship with other variables, including clinical, body composition and bone turnover, and inflammation markers.

Systematic Review of Nonpharmacologic Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines

Researchers performed a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines to identify nonpharmacologic recommendations for osteoporosis treatment.