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Open AccessOsteoporosis and fracture risk assessment in adults with ischaemic stroke
To study the prevalence of osteoporosis, falls and fractures in adults with ischaemic stroke.
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IOF position on scientists and societies operating in conflict zones
This position paper of the International Osteoporosis Foundation reports the findings of an IOF Commission to consider to recommend rules of partnership with scientists belonging to a country which is currentl...
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Open AccessCorrection: Vitamin D status and supplementation before and after Bariatric Surgery: Recommendations based on a systematic review and meta‑analysis
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Management of Osteoporosis, Fracture and Falls in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Systematic Review of Guidelines
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher prevalence of osteoporosis, falls and fractures. Guidelines for MS populations targeting the management of osteoporosis, fracture and falls risk may help reduc...
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Open AccessVitamin D status and supplementation before and after Bariatric Surgery: Recommendations based on a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bariatric surgery is associated with a postoperative reduction of 25(OH) vitamin D levels (25(OH)D) and with skeletal complications. Currently, guidelines for 25(OH)D assessment and vitamin D supplementation i...
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Open AccessBone health in rural Australia: a mixed methods study of consumer needs
This mixed methods study explores osteoporosis among adults living in a regional area of Victoria, Australia. Three major themes emerged from interviews, which reflected the findings of surveys, concerns regar...
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Open AccessEffects of an 18-month community-based, multifaceted, exercise program on patient-reported outcomes in older adults at risk of fracture: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
This study identified that an 18-month community-based, multifaceted, exercise program consisting of resistance, weight-bearing impact, and balance/mobility training combined with osteoporosis education and be...
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Open AccessVitamin D supplementation and exercise for improving physical function, body composition and metabolic health in overweight or obese older adults with vitamin D deficiency: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Vitamin D supplementation may have non-skeletal health benefits and enhance exercise responsiveness, particularly in those with low vitamin D levels. We determined whether, compared with placebo, vitamin D sup...
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A low serum alkaline phosphatase may signal hypophosphatasia in osteoporosis clinic patients
Low serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was found in 9% of patients attending an osteoporosis clinic, 0.6% of hospital patients, and 2/22 with an atypical femoral fracture. Hypophosphatasia was diagnosed in 3% of...
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Author Correction: Skeletal and extraskeletal disorders of biomineralization
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Vitamin D in the older population: a consensus statement
This paper reports results from the 5th International Conference “Controversies in Vitamin D” that was held in Stresa, Italy, 15–18 September 2021. The conference is part of this series that started in 2017 an...
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Open AccessSex Differences in Bone Health Among Indian Older Adults with Obesity, Sarcopenia, and Sarcopenic Obesity
Age-related changes in fat and lean mass contribute to bone health, but these associations may be influenced by sex and ethnicity. This study investigated sex-specific associations of obesity and sarcopenia wi...
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Skeletal and extraskeletal disorders of biomineralization
The physiological process of biomineralization is complex and deviation from it leads to a variety of diseases. Progress in the past 10 years has enhanced understanding of the genetic, molecular and cellular p...
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Diagnostic accuracy of Immulite® TSI immunoassay for thyroid-associated orbitopathy in patients with recently diagnosed Graves’ hyperthyroidism
The Immulite® thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) immunoassay is a relatively new commercial assay that has shown good diagnostic accuracy in Graves’ hyperthyroidism (GH). However, its clinical utility in...
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Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Relationships Between Muscle and Bone in Indian Men and Women
Both ethnicity and age are important determinants of musculoskeletal health. We aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia, assess the suitability of current diagnostic guidelines, and explore muscle-bon...
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Open AccessThe Genetics of Atypical Femur Fractures—a Systematic Review
Atypical femur fractures (AFFs) are rare subtrochanteric or diaphyseal fractures regarded as side effects of bisphosphonates (BPs), possibly with a genetic background. Here, we summarize the most recent knowle...
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Osteoporosis and premature ovarian insufficiency: geographic variation in clinicians’ and consumers’ knowledge gaps and barriers to care
To determine whether geographic variation exists in osteoporosis knowledge, management, and barriers to care in the setting of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), among general practitioners (GPs) and women...
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Body Composition and Falls Risk in Older Adults
To explore evidence for associations between body composition and falls in older adults and interventions that may reduce falls through improving body composition.
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Associations of Sarcopenia and Its Components with Bone Structure and Incident Falls in Swedish Older Adults
The aim of this study was to compare bone structure parameters and likelihood of falls across European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) sarcopenia categories. 3334 Swedish 70-year olds had...
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Exploring the Links Between Common Diseases of Ageing—Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia and Vascular Calcification
Vascular diseases account for a significant proportion of preventable deaths, particularly in developed countries. Our understanding of diseases that alter the structure and function of blood vessels such as v...
