Researchers presented the outcomes from a 2-year intervention that included bone-strengthening physical activity and dietary behaviors of children attending after-school programs in the United States.
Oral bisphosphonate treatment was not associated with increased all-cause mortality risk in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
In older adults, no significant changes in bone strength or structure were noted after 2 years of daily vitamin D supplementation.
Faster increases in bone turnover during the menopausal transition are associated with an increased risk for fracture postmenopause.
Researchers determined the association between midarm muscle circumference and osteoporosis among community-dwelling older men.
The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.
Age at attainment of peak BMD varies by sex and skeletal site but is not affected by body mass index or race, according to study results.
Significant changes in bone mass may occur after stroke and are more pronounced in the paretic limbs and during the first few months after the acute event.
Epidemiologic data indicate that shorter sleep duration (≤5 hours per night) is associated with lower bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
In patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, bone material strength index was improved 1 year after surgery despite an increase in bone turnover and lower overall areal bone mineral density.
