Bone Mineral Density Archives

elderly couple running, exercise, physical activity

Physical Activity May Be Important in the Prevention of Osteoporosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

December 18, 2020

There may be an association between physical activity and osteoporosis prevention among individuals aged at least 65 years.

Spondyloarthritis

Increased Risk for Bone Fractures in Patients With Psoriatic Diseases

December 15, 2020

For adults with psoriatic diseases, the likelihood of developing bone fractures is increased.

Osteoporosis

FRAX Without BMD Predicts Risk for Fracture in Adult Type 1 Diabetes

By

Rose Reeb

October 28, 2020

Clinical use of FRAX without bone mineral density can be used to identify adults with type 1 diabetes who are at elevated risk for major osteoporotic fracture.

Osteoporosis

BMD Testing Rates Low in Men Initiating ADT for Prostate Cancer

October 16, 2020

The rate of bone mineral density testing is low among men with prostate cancer initiating androgen deprivation therapy.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Evaluating the Effects of Teriparatide on Predicted Bone Strength in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

September 28, 2020

Researchers evaluated the effects of teriparatide among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and investigated the clinical determinants associated with increases in predicted bone strength and BMD.

General Rheumatology

Botox for TMJ Disorder Does Not Affect Jaw Bone Density

September 25, 2020

Jaw bone density and volume are similar between women who had BTX injections to treat TMJDs and those who did not.

deformed woman's hands from rheumatoid arthritis

ASBMR 2020

Short-Term Romosozumab Use Highly Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Primary Osteoporosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

September 11, 2020

Researchers evaluated the short-term clinical efficacy of romosozumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and primary osteoporosis.

Female patient in hospital bed looking at xray with clincian

ASBMR 2020

Vascular Calcification in COPD Affects Bone Mineral Density, Increases Fractures

By

Britt Gambino

September 11, 2020

Researchers evaluated the association between osteoporosis and vertebral fragility fractures with cardiovascular calcification in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.