Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

IOF urges early evaluation of fracture risk in diabetics

Despite an up to six-fold increased risk of broken bones in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), the relationship between diabetes and osteoporosis has, until recently, suffered from a general lack of attention ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Critically ill patients at long-term risk for bone fracture

One year after being hospitalized in intensive care, patients have reduced bone mass that puts them at greater risk for fractures, according to a new study published online ahead of print in the American Journal of Respiratory ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Wrist fracture linked to higher subsequent fracture risk

(HealthDay)—For postmenopausal women, wrist fracture is associated with increased risk of subsequent non-wrist fracture, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

Surgery

Cholecalciferol may help reduce BMD loss after bariatric surgery

(HealthDay)—An intervention including cholecalciferol, protein supplementation, and physical exercise reduces bone mineral density loss after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in the Journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Favorable effect of exercise on BMD continues as women age

(HealthDay)—For early-postmenopausal osteopenic women, exercise is consistently favorable for bone mineral density (BMD) over a prolonged period, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Lumbar spine BMD ups Fx risk in women with discordant T-scores

(HealthDay)—Lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD) increases fracture risk among women with lower LS T-score than femoral neck (FN) T-score, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of Bone and ...

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