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health22 days ago•5 min saved

Rethinking Bone Density Goals in Osteoporosis Care

A new position statement argues for tailoring osteoporosis treatment to individual fracture risk rather than pursuing universal bone density (BMD) targets. While higher BMD during treatment is linked to fewer fractures, experts caution that this association may reflect baseline BMD and that fixed BMD targets lack solid trial support and may raise costs. Clinicians should consider prior fractures, age, risk factors, and treatment response when adjusting therapy, with anabolic options (e.g., teriparatide or romosozumab) prioritized for very high‑risk patients and frequent densitometry used judiciously given measurement variability and limited added value for all patients.

via Medscape|

#anabolic-treatment #antiresorptive-therapy #bone-mineral-density

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Impact of Skipping Breakfast and Late Dinners on Bone Health

A recent study links skipping breakfast and eating late dinners to a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures, emphasizing the importance of meal timing for bone health and overall aging.

via MindBodyGreen|

#bone-health #circadian-rhythms #eating-habits

$Study shows Vitamin D supplements ineffective in preventing children's fractures$

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Study shows Vitamin D supplements ineffective in preventing children's fractures

A study conducted on schoolchildren in Mongolia found that vitamin D supplements did not prevent bone fractures in children. Despite higher vitamin D levels in the group that received supplements, the fracture rate remained the same as the group that did not take supplements. The study suggests that the lack of calcium supplementation alongside vitamin D may have contributed to the ineffectiveness of the supplements. The study excluded children with rickets, a condition where vitamin D deficiency leads to softening of the bones.

via The Washington Post|

#bone-health #calcium #children

health3 years ago•3 min saved

The Link Between COVID-19, Inflammation, and Bone Health

A study conducted by UC Davis Health found that COVID-19 can lead to acute bone loss in mice, suggesting that people with COVID-19 may experience long-term orthopedic issues such as decreased bone mass, increased fracture risk, and other musculoskeletal complications. The study revealed that SARS-CoV-2 infection caused significant changes in bone structure, including thinner growth plates and an increased number of osteoclast bone cells. Fragility fractures, resulting from minor trauma, may be an underreported long-haul symptom of COVID-19. The study highlights the potential long-term consequences of COVID-19 on bone health and emphasizes the need for further research in this area.

via Medical Xpress|

#bone-loss #covid-19 #fracture-risk