Bone Mineral Density
Parathyroidectomy does not lower fracture rates for adults with mild hyperparathyroidism
Adults with mild hyperparathyroidism who underwent a parathyroidectomy did not have a difference in fracture events at 10 years compared with adults who did not undergo surgery, according to study data.
Abaloparatide improves bone strength among women with osteoporosis
Women with osteoporosis receiving abaloparatide for 18 months followed by alendronate for 2 years had greater improvements in trabecular bone score than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Appendicular lean mass associated with bone mass in postmenopausal women
Among postmenopausal women living in Brazil, lower appendicular lean mass was independently associated with low bone mass, according to findings of a cross-sectional study published in Menopause.
Top-line results: Vibration belt slows bone strength decline among adults with osteopenia
A belt device that mechanically stimulates bones through vibration slowed the decline in bone strength among adults with osteopenia, according to top-line results announced in an industry press release.
Despite effective new therapies, osteoporosis remains undiagnosed, untreated
During the past 20 years, Endocrine Today has covered the latest advancements surrounding osteoporosis care. For its 20th year, the publication is taking a look back.
Caloric restriction interventions may need to be adjusted for older adults with obesity
SAN DIEGO — Weight loss through caloric restriction can improve cardiometabolic risk, chronic conditions and physical function for older adults with obesity, but certain factors should be considered when designing an intervention.
Correct therapy sequence ‘essential’ for patients with osteoporosis
SAN DIEGO — Matching the correct therapy sequence to the right patient is critical when caring for patients with osteoporosis, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.
T-scores alone insufficient in assessing osteoporosis in patients with osteopenia
SAN DIEGO — Patients with low bone density may have osteoporosis despite registering a bone mineral density score higher than –2.5, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West
Low BMD z scores common among gender-affirming youths prior to treatment
About 30% of a cohort of gender-diverse youths had low whole-body bone mineral density z scores prior to initiation of puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones, according to findings published in Transgender Health.
Relugolix efficacious, preserves bone for perimenopausal women with uterine fibroids
Potentially perimenopausal women who took relugolix combination therapy for uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding experienced significant reductions in menstrual bleeding and fibroid-related pain vs. those who took placebo.