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The additive effect of vitamin K supplementation and bisphosphonate on fracture risk in post-menopausal osteoporosis: a randomised placebo controlled trial
SummaryThis study assessed whether vitamin K, given with oral bisphosphonate, calcium and/or vitamin D has an additive effect on fracture risk in...
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Association of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio with bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) levels between women with...
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To screen or not to screen for osteoporosis amongst post-menopausal women with one prior osteoporotic fracture in Greece
BackgroundScreening and linkage to care (SLTC) for osteoporosis is suboptimal in several settings. In Greece, it is estimated that only up to 8.6% of...
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Effect of Pilates exercises on fatigue in post-menopausal women
BackgroundA lot of changes occur in women’s post-menopausal period: one of these symptoms is fatigue or a lack of energy which is a potential symptom...
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Novel alendronate-CGS21680 conjugate reduces bone resorption and induces new bone formation in post-menopausal osteoporosis and inflammatory osteolysis mouse models
Loss of bone is a common medical problem and, while it can be treated with available therapies, some of these therapies have critical side effects....
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A survey about the awareness among the physiotherapists in the use of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in treating chronic low back pain in post-menopausal women
BackgroundMenopause is a stage in a woman's physiology where several chronic illnesses begin to appear, compromising both the quality and quantity of...
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Association between blood cadmium levels and the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis in Korean post-menopausal women
SummaryWe aimed to investigate the association between cadmium levels and the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis in Korean post-menopausal women....
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Is there a role for essential fatty acids in osteoporosis?
Inflammatory markers are inversely associated with bone density, geometry, and strength in postmenopausal women, and elderly subjects suggesting that...
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Asymptomatic vertebral fracture in Tunisian post-menopausal women at risk: prevalence and risk factors
SummaryData are still scarce regarding the prevalence and the associated factors of vertebral fractures (VF) in the North Africa and the Middle East...
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Cost-effectiveness of selective bone densitometry using the osteoporosis self-assessment tool for Asians in multi-ethnic Asian population
SummaryEarly detection and treatment of osteoporosis can help to prevent debilitating fractures in the elderly. The osteoporosis self-assessment tool...
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Atypical femoral fracture in a bisphosphonate-naïve patient on denosumab for osteoporosis
SummaryA post-menopausal Caucasian woman sustained an atypical femoral fracture (AFF) after 5-years continuous denosumab for osteoporosis without...
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Disparities in Osteoporosis Prevention and Care: Understanding Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Dynamics
PurposeOsteoporosis, the most prevalent metabolic bone disease, significantly impacts global public health by increasing fracture risks, particularly...
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Digital panoramic radiography and CBCT as auxiliary tools for detection of low bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundOsteoporosis is a chronic, multifactorial skeletal disease that occurs especially in women following a decrease in estrogen levels and...
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Classification of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is defined by low bone quality, strength and increased fracture risk. Primary and secondary osteoporosis are the two forms of...
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Hip structural analysis, trabecular bone score, and bone mineral density in post-menopausal women with type-2 diabetes mellitus: a multi-center cross-sectional study in the south of Iran
SummaryThis study aimed to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular microarchitecture, and proximal hip geometry in diabetic postmenopausal...
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The inter-relationship of the triad: osteoporosis, fracture risk, and obesity—a longitudinal multicenter analysis by the Egyptian Academy of Bone Health
PurposeTo assess the relationship between the triad of obesity, fracture risk factors, and osteoporosis and its impact on fragility fractures.
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Osteoporosis in Renal Disease
IntroductionOsteoporosis is a disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and skeletal fragility with increased fracture risk. Chronic kidney...
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Epidemiology of Osteoporosis
Background:India has a population capacity of 1.2 billion people. With a worldwide aging population, the prevention and management of osteoporosis...
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Prevention of aromatase inhibitor–induced bone loss with anti-resorptive therapy in post-menopausal women with early-stage breast cancer
SummaryWe assessed if antiresorptive treatment can prevent aromatase inhibitor–induced bone loss in patients with early breast cancer. We observed...
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Ambiguity hindering self-management and prevention of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women
SummaryAs osteoporosis relies largely on self-managed prevention and adherence to long-term treatment regimens, it is imperative that those at risk...