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Previous fracture and subsequent fracture risk: a meta-analysis to update FRAX
A large international meta-analysis using primary data from 64 cohorts has quantified the increased risk of fracture associated with a previous history of fracture for future use in FRAX.
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Update of the fracture risk prediction tool FRAX: a systematic review of potential cohorts and analysis plan
We describe the collection of cohorts together with the analysis plan for an update of the fracture risk prediction tool FRAX with respect to current and novel risk factors. The resource comprises 2,138,428 p...
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Open AccessFracture prevention by screening for high fracture risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis showed a significant reduction of (major) osteoporotic fractures and hip fractures after screening using fracture risk assessment and bone densitometry compared with us...
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Open AccessPrediction of insufficient serum vitamin D status in older women: a validated model
We developed an externally validated simple prediction model to predict serum 25(OH)D levels < 30, < 40, < 50 and 60 nmol/L in older women with risk factors for fractures. The benefit of the model reduces when...
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The Association Between Vitamin D Status and Parameters for Bone Density and Quality is Modified by Body Mass Index
The association of vitamin D status with bone mineral density (BMD) and Quantitative Ultrasound measurements (QUS) has been inconsistent in previous studies, probably caused by moderating effects. This study e...
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Vitamin D status is associated with physical performance: the results of three independent cohorts
This study, on the association between vitamin D status and physical performance and its decline, shows that vitamin D status is associated with physical performance in several older age groups. However, vitam...