Sarcopenic Obesity in Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
Individuals with osteoarthritis may exhibit a higher prevalence of sarcopenic obesity, compared with patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteopenia
Zoledronate Shows Prolonged Antiresorptive Activity in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia
Prolonged antiresorptive activity of ≥3 years has been associated with single zoledronate doses between 1 and 5 mg in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Hypophosphatasia Associated With Significant Fracture Burden and Psychological Comorbidities
Study used the University of Utah Health Care electronic health record (EHR) database, which contained data from 1.6 million patients.
Diabetes-Associated Hip Fracture Attenuated With Competing Risk of Death
The risk of hip fracture with diabetes was attenuated after allowing for the competing risk of death.
Vitamin D Repletion Effects Vary During Pregnancy
Several factors influence the impact of cholecalciferol supplementation in pregnant women.
Low BMD, Increased Fracture Risk With Heavy Cannabis Use
Heavy cannabis use is associated with low bone mineral density, high bone turnover, and an increased risk of fracture.
Association Between Time Spent Sitting and BMD Investigated
Findings showing that sedentary time was not significantly linked to bone mineral density weaken the previous association between physical activity and bone mineral density.
Sclerostin Inhibitor Romosozumab Reduces Fracture Risk Postmenopause
At 24 months, rates of vertebral fractures were significantly lower in the romosozumab group.
Can Genetics Determine Hip Fracture Risk?
Investigation is underway to determine a possible genetic cause for hip fracture risk.
Meta-analysis Quantifies Fracture Risk Reduction With Calcium, Vit D
A modest reduction in risk for fracture was noted with calcium plus vitamin D supplements, but the effect on cardiovascular outcomes was unclear.
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