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June 16, 2022
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NSAIDs reduce efficacy of clodronate in preventing bone loss, fractures

NSAIDs reduce efficacy of clodronate in preventing bone loss, fractures

In a cohort of women, NSAID use significantly decreased the efficacy of the bisphosphonate clodronate for preventing bone loss and fractures, according to findings from a post hoc analysis.

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June 11, 2022
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Lower tibial cortical BMD, bone strength observed in male runners vs. nonathletes

Lower tibial cortical BMD, bone strength observed in male runners vs. nonathletes

ATLANTA — Male runners are more likely to have lower tibial bone mineral density and strength compared with nonathletes, according to a presenter at ENDO 2022.

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May 12, 2022
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Sex steroid levels, bone markers align with skeletal development in boys during puberty

Sex steroid levels, bone markers align with skeletal development in boys during puberty

Serum levels of sex steroids and bone metabolism markers align with skeletal development in boys during puberty, though development can vary based on pubertal stage, according to study findings published in Bone.

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May 11, 2022
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Top in endocrinology: FDA hold on cell therapy trial; endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Top in endocrinology: FDA hold on cell therapy trial; endocrine-disrupting chemicals

The FDA recently halted a clinical trial evaluating an investigational stem cell-derived therapy for people with type 1 diabetes with impaired hypoglycemia awareness and severe hypoglycemia.

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May 05, 2022
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Bone mineral benefits of denosumab for postmenopausal women observed for up to 5 years

Bone mineral benefits of denosumab for postmenopausal women observed for up to 5 years

Postmenopausal women assigned denosumab have increases in mineral to matrix ratio at the cortical and cancellous bone at 2 to 3 years, but changes were not observed beyond 5 years, according to study findings.

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May 04, 2022
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FDA clear artificial intelligence software measuring BMD, fractures

FDA clear artificial intelligence software measuring BMD, fractures

The FDA has given 510(k) clearance for artificial intelligence software developed to support providers in the evaluation and assessment of musculoskeletal disease for older adults, according to an industry press release.

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May 03, 2022
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may lower bone mineral density in adolescent boys

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may lower bone mineral density in adolescent boys

Adolescent boys exposed to higher levels of two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals may have lower areal bone mineral density, according to study data published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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April 13, 2022
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BLOG: My own ‘noncompliance’ with osteoporosis therapy

BLOG: My own ‘noncompliance’ with osteoporosis therapy

As I was searching through some old archives and memorabilia, I came across this pocket calendar (Figures 1-4).

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April 05, 2022
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Anti-Müllerian hormone level may predict rate of bone loss during menopause transition

Anti-Müllerian hormone level may predict rate of bone loss during menopause transition

Women with lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone may experience greater bone loss during menopause transition, according to study findings published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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March 30, 2022
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Lower BMD observed in adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes

Lower BMD observed in adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes

Adults with type 1 diabetes for at least 25 years have lower areal bone mineral density compared with those without diabetes, and diabetic neuropathy is linked to further BMD declines in the ultradistal tibia, according to study data.

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