Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone that declines as women approach their final menstrual period, new UCLA research ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Drugs we take like prednisone can weaken our bones and so can aging, and scientists working to prevent both have some of the first evidence that the best target may not be the logical one.
Jan 5, 2022
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The longest study to assess bone mineral density of postmenopausal women has found lower bone loss than previously suggested.
Oct 20, 2021
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Vitamin D supplementation does not have beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass, according to an analysis of all available data from relevant randomized controlled clinical trials.
Aug 18, 2021
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A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research points to genes and gene pathways that are strong candidates to influence the genetic regulation of human height.
Aug 4, 2021
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Researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered a link between cognitive decline and a faster rate of bone loss, and found that cognitive decline over five years increased future fracture risk ...
Jul 21, 2021
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In a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, investigators developed and validated a genetic risk score for predicting the onset and severity of the most common type of scoliosis in adolescents—called ...
Jun 23, 2021
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New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has linked heavier birth weight with lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of bone fracture later in life.
Jun 9, 2021
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A preclinical study led by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys has established that AAV8-TNAP-D10—a gene therapy that replaces a key enzyme found in bone—may be a safe and effective single-dose treatment for hypophosphatasia ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a medication used to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, which is impaired in individuals with kidney failure. Unfortunately, however, the treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures.
May 5, 2021
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