After analyzing 19 potential sociodemographic and medical risk factors among postmenopausal women, the researchers found several factors that place certain patients at higher risk for falls.
Although body mass index appears to be associated with benefits to bone microarchitecture, these benefits are not sustained after adjusting for body weight, according to the results of a recent study.
Recent research called the effects of dairy products on fracture risk into question. Following this controversial news, a group of researchers conducted a systematic review of more than 90 studies to...
In a recent study, researchers investigated the potential benefits of serial BMD measurement for subsequent fracture risk discrimination among postmenopausal women.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the potential benefits of serial BMD measurement for subsequent fracture risk discrimination among postmenopausal women.
In a new literature review, researchers aimed to better understand the connection between high daily intake of vitamin C and the development, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis.
The onset of pneumonia after a hip fracture has long been a common problem—and cause of death—among elderly patients. A new study indicates that some medications could help prevent both the fracture and the...
The onset of pneumonia after a hip fracture has long been a common problem—and cause of death—among elderly patients. A new study indicates that some medications could help prevent both the fracture and the...
In a new study, researchers investigated the characteristics of age-related vertebral fragility fracture and characteristics’ correlation with bone mineral density, age, body mass index, and other factors.
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Researchers analyzed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys to evaluate trends in bone mineral density, osteoporosis, and osteopenia among US adults with prediabetes. Here is...
