bone mineral density

Denosumab Versus Alendronate for Osteoporosis in Patients Receiving Long-Term Glucocorticoids

Kerri FitzgeraldOsteoporosis | July 3, 2023

A study published as part of the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting compared denosumab versus alendronate ...

Most Common Weight Loss Surgery May Weaken Bones in Adolescents

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | April 25, 2023

Obesity is on the rise in adolescents; nearly one in five people aged 2 to 19 years are obese. One strategy for weight ...

Romosozumab Improves Hip, Lumbar Spine BMD, But Treatment Sequencing Impacts Outcomes

Kerri FitzgeraldOsteoporosis | August 1, 2023

Romosozumab produces “substantial” bone mineral density (BMD) gains at the total hip and lumbar spine within one ...

Strategies Needed to Mitigate Osteoporosis Risk in Women with Gynecologic Cancers

Kerri FitzgeraldOsteoporosis | April 10, 2023

A study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology Science found that bone mineral density (BMD) was significantly lower ...

Vigorous Physical Activity At a Younger Age Improves Hip Strength Later in Life, According to Study

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 21, 2020

A study observed a correlation between moderate to vigorous physical activity performed early in life and stronger hips ...

Morning Jo: How Does Coffee Consumption Affect Bone Mineral Density?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | March 13, 2020

A study published in the March issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism assessed the association ...

Here’s How Vitamin D Status Affects Back Pain and Disc Degeneration in Postmenopausal Women

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | April 12, 2023

A retrospective study published in Menopause examined how serum vitamin D concentration affects lumbar disc degeneration ...

The Most Effective Exercise for Bone Health in Obese Adults

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | December 9, 2019

A new study compared the impact of resistance versus aerobic exercise regimens on bone health in obese adults and ...

Lack of Sleep Could Diminish Bone Health in Women

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoporosis | April 12, 2023

Women who do not get enough sleep may be putting themselves at risk for reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and ...

Fracture Risk Assessment in Patients with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance: Value of Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Bone Score

DocWire News EditorsInternational Myeloma Workshop 2019 | October 22, 2019

Patients with gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) were unable to be classified by bone mineral density (BMD) ...

Rheum Round-up: Most RA Patients Are Dissatisfied, NSAIDs Increase Hypertension Risk, And More

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | September 27, 2019

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about how ...

Reduced BMD and Fracture Risk in Cancer Survivors

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOncology | September 26, 2019

A new cross-sectional study examined factors associated with reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and the risk of fracture ...

Rheum Round-up: Taltz vs. Cosentyx, Rituximab Original vs. Biosimilar, and More

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 30, 2019

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read how Taltz ...

High-dose Vitamin D Does Not Improve Bone Strength

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | August 30, 2019

Patients taking vitamin D in significant doses may not be doing anything to support their bone mineral density (BMD) or ...

Rheum Round-up: Amgen’s Court Victory, Cannabis in TKA Patients, and More

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 16, 2019

Here are the top stories covered by DocWire News this week in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about ...

Late Pubertal Growth Spurt Linked to Low Bone Density in 20s

DocWire News EditorsOrthopedics | August 14, 2019

Teens who hit their growth spurt later than others may have lower bone density than average in their 20’s, according ...

How Does Preventative Oophorectomy Affect Bone Health?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOncology | April 12, 2023

Patients with a higher risk of breast cancer due to a BRCA mutation may undergo preventive oophorectomy in order to ...

Your Social Life May Affect Your Bone Health

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | July 16, 2019

Postmenopausal women with high levels of social stress may be at risk for diminished bone mineral density (BMD), a new ...

Computed Tomography Scan Prior to Spinal Fusion Finds Undiagnosed Osteoporosis and Osteopenia in Almost Half of Patients

Rob DillardOsteoporosis | July 3, 2023

Among patients who received a quantitative computed tomography (QCT) scan of the lumbar spine prior to undergoing spinal ...

Study: Does Dairy Affect Bone Mineral Density?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | January 8, 2019

A new study found a correlation between high dairy intake and increased bone mineral density (BMD) among Puerto Rican ...