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O'Leary TJ, Jackson S, Izard RM, Walsh NP, Carswell AT, Oliver SJ, Tang JCY, Fraser WD, Greeves JP. Iron status is associated with tibial structure and vitamin D metabolites in healthy young men. Bone 2024; 186:117145. [PMID: 38838798 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2024.117145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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The influence of iron on collagen synthesis and vitamin D metabolism has implications for bone health. This cross-sectional observational study investigated associations between markers of iron status and tibial structure, vitamin D metabolites, and circulating biochemical markers of bone metabolism in young healthy men. A total of 343 male British Army recruits participated (age 22 ± 3 y, height 1.77 ± 0.06 m, body mass 75.5 ± 10.1 kg). Circulating biochemical markers of iron status, vitamin D metabolites, and bone metabolism, and tibial structure and density by high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography scans (HRpQCT) were measured in participants during week 1 of basic military training. Associations between markers of iron status and HRpQCT outcomes, bone metabolism, and vitamin D metabolites were tested, controlling for age, height, lean body mass, and childhood exercise volume. Higher ferritin was associated with higher total, trabecular, and cortical volumetric bone mineral density, trabecular volume, cortical area and thickness, stiffness, and failure load (all p ≤ 0.037). Higher soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) was associated with lower trabecular number, and higher trabecular thickness and separation, cortical thickness, and cortical pore diameter (all p ≤ 0.033). Higher haemoglobin was associated with higher cortical thickness (p = 0.043). Higher ferritin was associated with lower βCTX, PINP, total 25(OH)D, and total 24,25(OH)2D, and higher 1,25(OH)2D:24,25(OH)2D ratio (all p ≤ 0.029). Higher sTfR was associated with higher PINP, total 25(OH)D, and total 24,25(OH)2D (all p ≤ 0.025). The greater density, size, and strength of the tibia, and lower circulating concentrations of markers of bone resorption and formation with better iron stores (higher ferritin) are likely as a result of the direct role of iron in collagen synthesis.
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- Thomas J O'Leary
- Army Health and Performance Research, Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom; Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, United Kingdom
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- Army Health and Performance Research, Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom
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- Defence Science and Technology, Ministry of Defence, Porton Down, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom; School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- College of Human Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom; Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom; Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Army Health and Performance Research, Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom; Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, UCL, London, United Kingdom; Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom.
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Lim SY, Chan YM, Chin YS, Zalilah MS, Ramachandran V, Arumugam M. Combined Effect of Dietary Acid Load and Cardiometabolic Syndrome on Bone Resorption Marker among Post-Menopausal Women in Malaysia. Malays J Med Sci 2024; 31:113-129. [PMID: 38694576 PMCID: PMC11057833 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2024.31.2.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate factors associated with bone resorption status and determine the independent and interactive effects of dietary acid load (DAL) and cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) on bone resorption in post-menopausal women. Methods Overall, 211 community-dwelling post-menopausal women were recruited from the National Council of Senior Citizens Organization, Malaysia. DAL was estimated using the potential renal acid load from the food frequency questionnaire. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and smoking behaviour was assessed using the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2011. Serum 25(OH) vitamin D levels were determined using the ADVIA Centaur vitamin D assay and serum C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen (CTX1) were used as surrogate markers to assess bone resorption. CMS was determined based on the harmonised criteria. Results Age (β = -0.145, t = -2.002, P < 0.05) was negatively associated while DAL (β = 0.142, t = 2.096, P < 0.05) and sleep quality (β = 0.147, t = 2.162, P < 0.05) were positively associated with CTX1. Height was positively correlated with CTX1 (r = 0.136, P <0.05). Conversely, other variables (CMS traits, CMS, serum 25(OH) vitamin D level, years of menopause, years of education and physical activity) were not significantly associated with CTX1 levels. There was no significant interaction between DAL and CMS on bone resorption. Conclusion Our findings propose that high DAL, but not CMS, is a potential risk factor for bone resorption. The analysis did not demonstrate the combined effects of DAL and CMS on bone resorption.
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- Sook Yee Lim
- Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Research Center of Excellence Nutrition and Non-communicable Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Research Center of Excellence Nutrition and Non-communicable Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University College MAIWP International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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Liu Y, Liu Y, Huang Y, Le S, Jiang H, Ruan B, Ao X, Shi X, Fu X, Wang S. The effect of overweight or obesity on osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Nutr 2023; 42:2457-2467. [PMID: 37925778 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis and obesity are closely related, and the relationships between different types of obesity and osteoporosis are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to summarize earlier data concerning the association between osteoporosis and obesity (general and central), and to compare the impacts of these two obesity indicators on osteoporosis. METHODS From inception to May 2021, a comprehensive search in electronic bibliographic databases was conducted, and the search was updated in December 2021, July 2022 and June 2023. The data were independently extracted and evaluated by two investigators from epidemiological studies that reported the impact of obesity on the odds of incident osteoporosis. RESULTS There were 24 studies included in the final analysis when it came to general obesity measured by body mass index (BMI). Individuals with overweight and obesity had decreased odds of osteoporosis (odds ratio (OR), 0.451, 95% confidence intervals (CIs): 0.366-0.557). Sensitivity analyses showed that both overweight and obesity were decreased odds of osteoporosis, with reductions of 48.6% and 70.1%, respectively (OR, 0.514, 95% CI: 0.407-0.649; OR, 0.299, 95% CI: 0.207-0.433). Conversely, individuals classified as underweight were found to have higher odds of osteoporosis (OR, 2.540, 95% CI: 1.483-4.350). In term of central obesity, the final analysis consisted of 7 studies. No significant association was observed between central obesity and osteoporosis (OR, 0.913, 95% CI: 0.761-1.096). CONCLUSIONS General overweight and obesity were associated with lower odds of developing osteoporosis, whereas underweight was associated with higher odds. However, central obesity did not show a significant association with osteoporosis. These findings underscore the importance of considering the impact of obesity on osteoporosis. Further research is necessary to reinforce the evidence and validate our findings.
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- Yupeng Liu
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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Hosseini SA, Cumming RG, Bijani A, Ghadimi R, Noreddini H, Hosseini SR. Relationship Between Visceral Adipose Tissue and Bone Mineral Density in Older People: Results from AHAP Study. J Clin Densitom 2023; 26:1-9. [PMID: 36603503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocd.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Due to discrepancy of the relationship between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and bone mineral density (BMD), this study was performed to determine the relationship between BMD and VAT in the elderly. METHODOLOGY This cross-sectional study is part of the second wave of Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP), including 1,200 people aged 60 years and older. BMD and VAT were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in Hologic equipment. Based on the amount of VAT, individuals were divided into four quartiles. Then, the data were statistically analyzed by SPSS22 software using chi-square, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and logistic regression. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 69.6 ± 6.9 year and the mean VAT was 862.6 ± 337.8 gram. In this study, people with osteoporosis had less VAT (p<0.0001). Furthermore, with the increase in the amount of VAT, BMD increased in the femoral region and lumbar spine (p<0.0001). There was a positive and significant correlation between VAT and BMD in the femoral region (r = 0.267) and lumbar spine (r = 0.197) (p<0.0001). After performing multiple logistic regression analysis in the presence of factors such as age, gender, body mass index and especially lean mass, the protective role of VAT against osteoporosis was maintained (OR=0.510, CI95% (0.290-0.895)) (P = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS This study has shown that VAT can independently have a positive association with BMD in the elderly.
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- Seyed Amirhossein Hosseini
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Ali D, Figeac F, Caci A, Ditzel N, Schmal C, Kerckhofs G, Havelund J, Færgeman N, Rauch A, Tencerova M, Kassem M. High-fat diet-induced obesity augments the deleterious effects of estrogen deficiency on bone: Evidence from ovariectomized mice. Aging Cell 2022; 21:e13726. [PMID: 36217558 PMCID: PMC9741509 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Several epidemiological studies have suggested that obesity complicated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes exerts deleterious effects on the skeleton. While obesity coexists with estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women, their combined effects on the skeleton are poorly studied. Thus, we investigated the impact of high-fat diet (HFD) on bone and metabolism of ovariectomized (OVX) female mice (C57BL/6J). OVX or sham operated mice were fed either HFD (60%fat) or normal diet (10%fat) for 12 weeks. HFD-OVX group exhibited pronounced increase in body weight (~86% in HFD and ~122% in HFD-OVX, p < 0.0005) and impaired glucose tolerance. Bone microCT-scanning revealed a pronounced decrease in trabecular bone volume/total volume (BV/TV) (-15.6 ± 0.48% in HFD and -37.5 ± 0.235% in HFD-OVX, p < 0.005) and expansion of bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT; +60.7 ± 9.9% in HFD vs. +79.5 ± 5.86% in HFD-OVX, p < 0.005). Mechanistically, HFD-OVX treatment led to upregulation of genes markers of senescence, bone resorption, adipogenesis, inflammation, downregulation of gene markers of bone formation and bone development. Similarly, HFD-OVX treatment resulted in significant changes in bone tissue levels of purine/pyrimidine and Glutamate metabolisms, known to play a regulatory role in bone metabolism. Obesity and estrogen deficiency exert combined deleterious effects on bone resulting in accelerated cellular senescence, expansion of BMAT and impaired bone formation leading to decreased bone mass. Our results suggest that obesity may increase bone fragility in postmenopausal women.
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- Dalia Ali
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Biomechanics Section, Department of Mechanical EngineeringKU LeuvenHeverleeBelgium
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, VILLUM Center for Bioanalytical SciencesUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, VILLUM Center for Bioanalytical SciencesUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark,Steno Diabetes Center OdenseOdense University HospitalOdenseDenmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark,Molecular Physiology of Bone, Institute of PhysiologyCzech Academy of SciencesPragueCzech Republic
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Molecular Endocrinology & Stem Cell Research Unit (KMEB) Odense University HospitalUniversity of Southern DenmarkOdenseDenmark,Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Danish Stem Cell Centre (DanStem)University of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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Association between serum uric acid level and bone mineral density at multiple skeletal sites in middle-aged and elderly men: a cross-sectional study of a healthy population in Taiwan. Arch Osteoporos 2022; 17:142. [PMID: 36376511 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01186-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study revealed that serum uric acid (sUA) levels were not associated with bone mineral density (BMD) at different skeletal sites in middle-aged and elderly men, even adjusting for confounding variables. Nevertheless, a positive association was only found between sUA levels and BMD at all skeletal sites in the normal BMI group. INTRODUCTION Previous studies have reported an association between serum uric acid (sUA) levels and bone mineral density (BMD). However, their findings are controversial and limited to adult men in the general population. This study was aimed at examining the association between sUA levels and BMD at multiple skeletal sites in middle-aged and elderly men. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of BMD at different skeletal sites and sUA levels was conducted on 918 men (age: 50.83 ± 7.95) using data from the Ditmanson Research Database. The participants were categorized into four groups based on quartiles of the sUA level, and BMD were assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Multivariate linear regression models were utilized to investigate the association between sUA levels and BMD. Further, subgroup analyses were performed. RESULTS After adjusting for potential confounding factors, sUA as a continuous variable was significantly associated with BMD at the femoral neck only (β, 95% confidence interval: 0.007 [0.001-0.013]). However, in the categorical analysis, no significant differences were detected in terms of BMD at different skeletal sites across the different sUA quartile groups. Moreover, if the body mass index (BMI) was < 24 kg/m2 for each unit increase in sUA level, the spine, femoral neck, and total hip BMD increased by 0.014, 0.013, and 0.015 g/cm2, respectively. CONCLUSION The sUA level was not associated with BMD at different skeletal sites in middle-aged and elderly men. Nevertheless, a positive association was only found between sUA levels and BMD at all skeletal sites in the normal weight group.
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Sahtout GF, Burhan AS, Nawaya FR. Effect of cigarette smoking on alveolar bone thickness and density in patients undergoing leveling and alignment of crowded lower anterior teeth: a controlled clinical trial. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221138461. [PMID: 36418930 PMCID: PMC9703496 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221138461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of cigarette smoking on the alveolar bone thickness and density in patients undergoing leveling and alignment of crowded lower anterior teeth. METHODS This controlled clinical trial involved 17 smokers and 17 nonsmokers with mild to moderate crowding of the anterior mandibular teeth. Two cone-beam computed tomography images of the mandible were taken before and after treatment. The length of each tooth root was calculated in each T0 image, and the root was divided into three equal regions. Three lines were drawn parallel to the line of the cementoenamel junction at these three regions of the root, and the previously drawn lines were used to measure bone thickness and bone density. RESULTS The mean changes in cortical bone thickness and bone density were significantly smaller in smokers than nonsmokers. Cortical bone thickness and bone density were significantly lower after than before treatment in both smokers and nonsmokers. CONCLUSION In addition to all of its known dangers, cigarette smoking may also harm the alveolar bone by decreasing the bone thickness and density during orthodontic treatment in heavy smokers.
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- Ghaith F Sahtout
- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University, Damascus Countryside, Syria
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Clinical Characteristics of Elderly People with Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture Based on a 12-Year Single-Center Experience in Korea. Geriatrics (Basel) 2022; 7:geriatrics7060123. [PMID: 36412612 PMCID: PMC9680363 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics7060123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In an aging human population, osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) frequently occurs. We conducted this retrospective study to analyze the clinical characteristics of elderly people with OVCF who underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty over a 12-year period at a single medical center in Korea. Between 2007 and 2019, A total of 868 patients (n = 868) were treated at our institution. We assessed 600 of these patients as eligible for study purposes and divided them into three groups: Group A (spine and hip T-scores ≤-2.5; n = 332); Group B (spine T-scores ≤-2.5; n = 189); and Group C (hip T-scores ≤-2.5; n = 79). The baseline characteristics of the patients included age, sex, body mass index (BMI), past history of steroid use, alcohol consumption, use of osteoporosis therapy, smoking, and treatment for OVCF. We compared these characteristics between the three groups. We found that the mean patient age was significantly higher in Group A, compared with Group B, and significantly lower in Group B, compared with Group C. We also found significant differences in the male-to-female ratio and mean body mass index between the three groups. In conclusion, we suggest that special attention should be paid to factors closely associated with spine and hip T-scores when evaluating elderly people with OVCF and determining appropriate treatment.
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Association between the dietary inflammatory index and bone markers in postmenopausal women. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265630. [PMID: 35298570 PMCID: PMC8929634 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction The health problem of postmenopausal women is emerging as an important problem due to the increased aging population. This study investigated the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and bone markers in postmenopausal women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 132 postmenopausal women aged 45–70 years. The DII score was calculated using the 3-day food records and divided into tertiles according to the DII score. The lifestyle factors that could affect bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women were investigated and included the EuroQol- 5 Dimension (EQ-5D), physical activity, and eating habits. Skeletal muscle index-weight (SMIw) was used to evaluate skeletal muscle mass, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSALP), and phosphorus (P) measured as bone biomarkers. The BMD was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and the association between anthropometric, biochemistry, BMD, and DII was assessed. Results In the anti-inflammatory group, a high intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals was observed. After adjusting for confound factors, with higher DII score, percent body fat increased (β = 0.168, p = 0.012), and SMIw decreased linear regression analysis (β = −0.329, p = 0.037, respectively). For biochemistry, confound factors were adjusted, with higher DII score, ALP, BSALP and P decreased and DII score increased (β = −0.057, p = 0.002, β = −0.167, p = 0.004, β = −1.799, p = 0.026, respectively). The relationship between DII and BMD was not significant, but osteopenia increased as DII score increased. Conclusion The low DII score is positively associated with low body fat, high muscle mass, elevated bone markers, and low risk of osteopenia.
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Yang Y, Wang S, Cong H. Association between parity and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:87. [PMID: 35321721 PMCID: PMC8944100 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01662-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy has been considered a risk factor for the development of osteoporosis. Despite much research in this field, the relationship between parity and bone mineral density (BMD) is still controversial. Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate whether there was an association between parity and BMD of the femoral neck and lumbar spine in postmenopausal women. METHODS Cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Three linear regression models, Model 1 (unadjusted), Model 2 (adjusted for age and body mass index (BMI)), and Model 3 (adjusted for all covariates), were established to evaluate the relationship between parity and BMD. In addition, the p value trend of BMD in the different parity groups was mutually verified with the results of multiple regression. Multiple logistic regression models were used to assess the relationship between parity and osteoporosis. RESULTS In total, 924 postmenopausal women aged 45-65 years were eligible for this study. After adjustment for potential confounders, women with ≥ 6 parities had significantly lower lumbar spine BMD than women with 1-2 parities (β = - 0.072, 95% CI: - 0.125, - 0.018, P = 0.009). However, there was no correlation between parity and femoral neck BMD in any of the three regression models. Furthermore, ≥ 6 parities were associated with a significantly higher prevalence of lumbar spine osteoporosis compared with 1-2 parities (OR = 3.876, 95% CI: 1.637, 9.175, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS After adjustment for BMD-related risk factors, ≥ 6 parities were associated with decreased lumbar spine BMD but not femoral neck BMD in postmenopausal women. This suggests that postmenopausal women with high parity are at increased risk of lumbar osteoporotic fractures and should pay more attention to their bone health.
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- Yimei Yang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China. .,Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
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Elamin Ahmed H, Al-Dadah O. Bone mineral density in fracture neck of femur patients: What's the significance? World J Orthop 2022; 13:160-170. [PMID: 35317402 PMCID: PMC8891661 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i2.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines have advised further research is required into investigating the added prognostic value of bone mineral density (BMD) in the assessment of fracture risk with the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) score.
AIM To investigate the significance of BMD in fracture neck of femur patients and compare it to the outcome of the FRAX score.
METHODS Inclusion criteria for this study were all patients who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan following fracture neck of femur between 2015 and 2017. Analysis of BMD, FRAX scores and patient demographic data was undertaken.
RESULTS A total of 69 patients were included in the study, mean age 74.1 years. There was no significant difference between mean BMD of the femoral neck in males (0.65) as compared to females (0.61) (P = 0.364). Analyses showed no significant correlation between BMD and menopause age (rs = -0.28, P = 0.090). A significant difference was seen of the femoral neck BMD between the different fracture pattern types (P = 0.026). A stronger correlation was observed between BMD of femoral neck and FRAX major score (rs = -0.64, P < 0.001) than with BMD of lumbar spine and FRAX major score (rs = -0.37, P = 0.003).
CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that BMD of the femoral neck measured by DXA scan is of added prognostic value when assessing patients for risk of fracture neck of femur in combination with the FRAX predictive scoring system.
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- Hussam Elamin Ahmed
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Tyneside NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Tyneside NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom
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Canto-Cetina T, Rojano-Mejía D, Coral-Vázquez RM, Cetina-Manzanilla JA, Polanco-Reyes L, Canto P. Bone Mineral Density and Fractures In Postmenopausal Women Of Mayan-Mestizo Ethnic Origin With Different Body Mass Indices. Ann Hum Biol 2022; 48:567-571. [PMID: 35139707 DOI: 10.1080/03014460.2022.2041093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity protects against bone loss, but it increases the risk of fragility fractures. AIM To determine if bone mineral density (BMD) and the prevalence of fractures are different in postmenopausal Mayan-mestizo women grouped according to their body mass index. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We studied 600 postmenopausal Maya-Mestizo women. A structured questionnaire for risk factors was applied. Body mass index (BMI) was determined. BMD was assessed at the lumbar spine and total hip by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. History of low trauma fracture was determined from medical records. ANOVA was used to compare mean BMD between women with different BMI. To compare the frequency of fractures according to BMI group, we used χ2. RESULTS According to WHO classification of BMI, 16.3% of women had normal BMI, 35.3% were overweight, and 48.4% had obesity. We found that women with obesity had a higher BMD versus women with normal BMI or overweight in all the anatomical sites analysed. The prevalence of history of fractures was 18.2%. We did not find differences between the women of different BMI; the wrist was the most frequent skeletal site of the fracture. CONCLUSIONS Obesity in postmenopausal Maya-Mestizo women is not a risk factor for developing fragility fractures.
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- Thelma Canto-Cetina
- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Mérida Yucatán, México
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- UMAE Hospital de Traumatología, Ortopedia y Rehabilitación "Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México
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- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, México.,Subdirección de Enseñanza e Investigación, Centro Médico Nacional "20 de Noviembre", Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Ciudad de México, México
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- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Mérida Yucatán, México
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- Unidad de Investigación en Obesidad, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Ciudad de México, México.,Subdirección de Investigación Clínica, Dirección de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán", Ciudad de México, México
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Li YF, Wang QY, Xu LL, Yue C, Hu L, Ding N, Yang YY, Qu XL, Sheng ZF. Development of a Nomogram for Predicting Very Low Bone Mineral Density (T-Scores. Int J Gen Med 2022; 15:1121-1130. [PMID: 35153504 PMCID: PMC8824232 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s348947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Yong-Fang Li
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Metabolic Bone Diseases, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Health Management Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Zhi-Feng Sheng, Tel +86-13574806523, Email
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Ali D, Tencerova M, Figeac F, Kassem M, Jafari A. The pathophysiology of osteoporosis in obesity and type 2 diabetes in aging women and men: The mechanisms and roles of increased bone marrow adiposity. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:981487. [PMID: 36187112 PMCID: PMC9520254 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.981487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is defined as a systemic skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration leading to increased fracture risk. Osteoporosis incidence increases with age in both post-menopausal women and aging men. Among other important contributing factors to bone fragility observed in osteoporosis, that also affect the elderly population, are metabolic disturbances observed in obesity and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). These metabolic complications are associated with impaired bone homeostasis and a higher fracture risk. Expansion of the Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue (BMAT), at the expense of decreased bone formation, is thought to be one of the key pathogenic mechanisms underlying osteoporosis and bone fragility in obesity and T2D. Our review provides a summary of mechanisms behind increased Bone Marrow Adiposity (BMA) during aging and highlights the pre-clinical and clinical studies connecting obesity and T2D, to BMA and bone fragility in aging osteoporotic women and men.
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- Dalia Ali
- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, KMEB, University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- *Correspondence: Dalia Ali, ; Abbas Jafari,
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- Laboratory of Molecular Physiology of Bone, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, KMEB, University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, KMEB, University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- *Correspondence: Dalia Ali, ; Abbas Jafari,
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Yoo J, Lee BJ. Anthropometric, biochemical, and nutritional risk factors for osteoporosis in Korean adults based on a large cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261361. [PMID: 34898647 PMCID: PMC8668121 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Osteoporosis a common bone disorder characterized by decreases in bone mass, tension, and strength. Although many previous studies worldwide have sought to identify the risk factors for osteoporosis, studies that simultaneously examine a variety of factors, such as biochemical, anthropometric and nutritional components, are very rare. Therefore, the objective of this study was to simultaneously examine the association of osteoporosis with biochemical profiles, anthropometric factors, and nutritional components in a large-scale cross-sectional study. Method This cross-sectional study was based on data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI-VII) from 2015 to 2018. Based on data from 16,454 participants, logistic regression was used to examine the association between various parameters in a crude analysis and in models adjusted for confounders. Results In men, osteoporosis was significantly associated with the anthropometric variables height and weight; the biochemical components hemoglobin, hematocrit, urea nitrogen and urine pH and creatinine; and the nutritional components total food intake, energy, water, protein, phosphorus, and kalium. However, these associations disappeared in adjusted model 2. In women, osteoporosis was significantly related to the anthropometric measures height, weight, and systolic blood pressure; the biochemical components hemoglobin, hematocrit and urine pH; and the nutritional components total food intake, water, calcium, phosphorus, and kalium. Most of these associations were maintained in the adjusted models. Conclusion Osteoporosis was linked to various anthropometric, biochemical and urine and nutritional components in Korean women, but the association between osteoporosis and risk factors differed according to sex.
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- Junghun Yoo
- KM Data Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Digital Health Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Griffin JS, Dent SC, Berger SM. Pathways linking activity, adiposity, and inflammation to bone mineral density in women and men from NHANES 2007 to 2010. Am J Hum Biol 2021; 33:e23583. [PMID: 33645876 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Age, sedentary activity, central adiposity, and inflammation have all been independently associated with bone mineral density (BMD). We assessed how the effects of sedentary activity and central adiposity on BMD of the lumbar spine and femoral neck change across early to late adulthood and whether these relationships are mediated by inflammation. METHODS We analyzed data from 7135 women and men 20 years of age and older from NHANES 2007 to 2010. Anthropometrics, sedentary activity (min/day), serum CRP (mg/dl), and BMD (gm/cm2 measured by DXA scans) at the femoral neck and lumbar spine. Data were compared by age and sex groups and through causal mediation analysis. RESULTS The effect of waist circumference on BMD was significantly mediated by serum CRP at both skeletal sites in men and at the femoral neck in women. Sedentary activity did not have a direct relationship to BMD but was mediated by waist circumference in men. Least square means differed significantly by sex and age groups with a general age-related decline in BMD at both skeletal sites. CONCLUSIONS We found that central adiposity, independent of overall body size and composition as measured through BMI, has an inverse relationship with BMD that is mediated by serum CRP. In addition, the negative impact of increased sedentism acted through changes in central adiposity (waist circumference) but only in men. Although low bone density and osteoporosis are often considered degenerative diseases that primarily impact postmenopausal women, our findings show that sedentary activity and central adiposity impact bone density beginning in early adulthood in both women and men.
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- Jacob S Griffin
- Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Sampaio LG, Marques J, Petterle RR, Moreira CA, Borba VZC. Association between fractures and traditional risk factors for osteoporosis and low bone mineral density in patients with obesity. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2021; 65:152-163. [PMID: 33905627 PMCID: PMC10065326 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective To evaluate the reasons for request of bone mineral density (BMD) evaluation and correlate the BMD results with previous fractures, risk factors for osteoporosis, and clinical characteristics in patients with obesity. Methods Cross-sectional, retrospective, single-site study including adult patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 and BMD evaluation between January 2015 and May 2016 selected from a BMD database. Data on demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, comorbidities, medications, risk factors, previous fractures, and indications for BMD evaluation were collected from the participants' medical records. Results The study included 619 patients (89.9% women, mean BMI 34.79 ± 4.05 kg/m2). In all, 382 (61.7%), 166 (26.8%), and 71 (11.5%) patients had class 1, 2, and 3 obesity, respectively. The most frequent (29.9%) reason for BMD evaluation was for osteoporosis monitoring. In all, 69.4% of the patients had low BMD. Multivariate analysis showed that age, calcium supplementation, and previous osteoporosis or osteopenia were associated with low BMD, while age, vitamin D supplementation, use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and low BMD were associated with previous fractures (p < 0.05 for all). Conclusion Among patients with obesity identified from a tertiary hospital database, those with low bone mass and risk factors traditionally associated with fractures had an increased history of fractures. Patients with greater BMI had better bone mass and fewer fractures. These findings indicate that the association between reduced weight, risk factors for osteoporosis, and fractures remained despite the presence of obesity in our population.
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR); Serviço de Endocrinologia e Metabologia do Hospital de Clínicas da UFPR (SEMPR), Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR); Serviço de Endocrinologia e Metabologia do Hospital de Clínicas da UFPR (SEMPR), Curitiba, PR, Brasil,
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Huang Z, Shi J, Liu W, Wei S, Zhang Z. The influence of educational level in peri-menopause syndrome and quality of life among Chinese women. Gynecol Endocrinol 2020; 36:991-996. [PMID: 32573286 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1781081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate the influence of education level in the peri-menopausal symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among Chinese women.Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study of 1632 peri-menopausal women (age 40-60 y) who visited Hangzhou Women's Hospital from November 2018 to November 2019. The menopausal symptoms were evaluated by modified Kupperman index (KI). World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used to evaluate the QoL.Result: In total, 1501 women were included in the analysis. The mean age of natural menopause was 49.63 years in China. The five most frequent symptoms in menopausal women were Hot flash (75.53%), sexual problems (72.62%), insomnia (67.29%), fatigue (65.56%), and irritability (61.89%). Natural menopausal age, parity, BMI, bone mineral density, depression, skin formication, total score of KI, and the score of WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire were different in different educational background women (p < .05).Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that education level is associated with the age of natural menopause and menopausal symptoms. A high educational level is correlated with a better score of WHOQOL-BREF in peri-menopause women.
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- Zheren Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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Heidari B, Hajian-Tilaki K, Babaei M. Effectiveness and safety of routine calcium supplementation in postmenopausal women. A narrative review. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2020; 14:435-442. [PMID: 32371186 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2020.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND To determine whether routine administration of calcium supplementation is useful in postmenopausal women, while it is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. METHODS A literature search was performed using Medline/PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar by using relevant keywords. RESULTS Calcium supplement exerts a small protective effect against bone loss which disappears after cessation. Antifracture effect of supplemental calcium is limited to older frail women or community-dwelling residents who are vitamin D deficient and have inadequate dietary calcium intake. The results of studies on the association between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular complications are contradictory and do not lead to a decisive conclusion CONCLUSION: Current data do not support routine calcium supplementation to all postmenopausal women for prevention of bone loss or bone fracture.
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- Behzad Heidari
- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran; Clinical Research Developmemt Unit, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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- Clinical Research Developmemt Unit, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran; Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Adami G, Saag KG, Mudano AS, Rahn EJ, Wright NC, Outman RC, Greenspan SL, LaCroix AZ, Nieves JW, Silverman SL, Siris ES, Watts NB, Miller MJ, Ladores S, Curtis JR, Danila MI. Factors associated with the contemplative stage of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1283-1290. [PMID: 32020264 PMCID: PMC7365553 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05312-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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UNLABELLED We investigated the factors associated with readiness for initiating osteoporosis treatment in women at high risk of fracture. We found that women in the contemplative stage were more likely to report previously being told having osteoporosis or osteopenia, acknowledge concern about osteoporosis, and disclose prior osteoporosis treatment. INTRODUCTION Understanding factors associated with reaching the contemplative stage of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment may inform the design of behavioral interventions to improve osteoporosis treatment uptake in women at high risk for fracture. METHODS We measured readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment using a modified form of the Weinstein Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM) among 2684 women at high risk of fracture from the Activating Patients at Risk for OsteoPOroSis (APROPOS) clinical trial. Pre-contemplative participants were those who self-classified in the unaware and unengaged stages of PAPM (stages 1 and 2). Contemplative participants were those in the undecided, decided not to act, or decided to act stages of PAPM (stages 3, 4, and 5). Using multivariable logistic regression, we evaluated participant characteristics associated with levels of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment. RESULTS Overall, 24% (N = 412) self-classified in the contemplative stage of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment. After adjusting for age, race, education, health literacy, and major osteoporotic fracture in the past 12 months, contemplative women were more likely to report previously being told they had osteoporosis or osteopenia (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] (95% CI) 11.8 (7.8-17.9) and 3.8 (2.5-5.6), respectively), acknowledge concern about osteoporosis (aOR 3.5 (2.5-4.9)), and disclose prior osteoporosis treatment (aOR 4.5 (3.3-6.3)) than women who self-classified as pre-contemplative. CONCLUSIONS For women at high risk for future fractures, ensuring women's recognition of their diagnosis of osteoporosis/osteopenia and addressing their concerns about osteoporosis are critical components to consider when attempting to influence stage of behavior transitions in osteoporosis treatment.
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- G Adami
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
- Rheumatology Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, WA, 98112, USA
- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, NY, 10993, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 30211, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Mercy Health Osteoporosis and Bone Health Services, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, USA
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- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Kaiser Permanente, Rockville, MD, 20852, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA.
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Lower Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Levels are Associated with Normal Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density in Hemodialysis Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17061938. [PMID: 32188054 PMCID: PMC7143095 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17061938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Recent evidence has indicated that fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) regulates longitudinal bone growth, with increased FGF21 levels leading to bone loss. The present study evaluated the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and serum FGF21 levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). We analyzed blood samples from 95 patients undergoing HD and measured BMD using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry of the lumbar vertebrae (L2–L4). Serum FGF21 concentrations were determined using a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Thirteen (11.6%) patients were found to have osteoporosis, 27 (28.4%) osteopenia, and 57 patients had normal BMD. Advanced age and decreased body mass index, height, body weight, waist circumference, and triglyceride level were associated with lower lumbar T-scores, as were increased alkaline phosphatase, urea reduction rate, fractional clearance index for urea, and FGF21 levels. Low log-FGF21, increased body mass index, increased pre-HD body weight, and increased logarithmically transformed triglycerides (log-TG) were found to be significantly and independently associated with lumbar BMD by multivariate forward stepwise linear regression analysis with adjustment for significant confounders. We conclude that high serum FGF21 level is negatively associated with BMD in patients undergoing HD.
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Segheto KJ, Juvanhol LL, de Carvalho CJ, da Silva DCG, Kakehasi AM, Longo GZ. Factors associated with bone mineral content in adults: a population-based study. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2019; 18:eAO4694. [PMID: 31664331 PMCID: PMC6896653 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020ao4694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the association among bone mineral content, sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioral factors, and health status of Brazilian adults. METHODS This was a cross-sectional, population-based study including 701 individuals from both sexes aged between 20 and 59 years. DEXA was used to evaluate dependent variable. The associations were evaluated using linear regression models stratified by sex. RESULTS When mean bone mineral content values were compared, we found significant differences related to sex and all the independent variables evaluated. In the adjusted models, we identified an inverse association between bone mineral content and age in both sexes. Among men, to be overweight and/or obese, be highly educated, and have almost sufficiency of 25(OH)D were associated with higher bone mineral content values. On the other hand, among women, to be non-white skin color, overweight and/or obese were associated with better bone health. The main factors associated with low total bone mineral density were advanced age, white skin color, low level of formal education, eutrophy, and 25(OH)D deficiency. CONCLUSION Our results may help to identify adults who are at higher risk, and these findings should be used as guidelines for prevention and early diagnosis.
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Coll-Risco I, Acosta-Manzano P, Borges-Cosic M, Camiletti-Moiron D, Aranda P, Soriano-Maldonado A, Aparicio VA. Body Composition Changes Following a Concurrent Exercise Intervention in Perimenopausal Women: The FLAMENCO Project Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8101678. [PMID: 31615008 PMCID: PMC6832269 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8101678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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We assessed the effects of a 16-week primary-care-based exercise program on body composition in perimenopausal women. The women (n = 150) were randomized into control (n = 75) or exercise (n = 75) groups. Exercise was provided in a 16-week (60 min/session, 3 days/week) concurrent program. Body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. These are secondary analyses of the FLAMENCO Project (Clinical Trials Reference NCT02358109). In the intention-to-treat analyses, the control group showed no changes in body mass index (BMI) between post- and pre-test, whereas the exercise group showed a 0.75 kg/m2 decrease in BMI (95% CI: −1.29 to −0.22; p = 0.006). Gynoid and android fat mass in control group decreased by 98.3 g and 46.1 g after the 16 weeks, whereas they decreased by 213 g and 139 g in the exercise group, respectively (95% CI: −209 to −3.86; p = 0.042 and 95% CI: −164 to −26.9; p = 0.007, respectively). The control group decreased their pelvis bone mineral content by 2.85 g in the post-test compared with the pre-test, whereas the exercise group increased it by 1.13 g (95% CI: 0.93 to 7.81; p = 0.013). Per-protocol analyses showed similar results. These analyses suggest that the exercise intervention decreased fat depositions and BMI. Exercise might improve bone mineral content in specific areas such as the pelvis.
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- Irene Coll-Risco
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology(INYTA), Biomedical Research Centre (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
- Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), 18016 Granada, Spain.
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- Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), 18016 Granada, Spain.
- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), 18016 Granada, Spain.
- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Education Sciences, University of Cádiz, 11519 Cádiz, Spain.
- Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cádiz (INiBICA) Research Unit, Puerta del Mar University Hospital University of Cádiz, 11009 Cádiz, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology(INYTA), Biomedical Research Centre (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
- SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024), CERNEP Research Center, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology(INYTA), Biomedical Research Centre (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
- Sport and Health University Research Institute (IMUDS), 18016 Granada, Spain.
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Chuang TL, Chuang MH, Lin CH, Chou SC, Wang YF. Significant association factors of bone mineral density in Taiwan adults. Tzu Chi Med J 2019; 32:367-372. [PMID: 33163383 PMCID: PMC7605296 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_113_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: To examine the biofactors associated with bone mineral density (BMD) in southern Taiwanese adults. Materials and Methods: The medical records of 3242 adults who underwent health examinations between June 2014 and February 2018 at a regional hospital in southern Taiwan were reviewed. The data collected included health history, anthropomorphic characteristics, clinical laboratory results, biochemical parameters, and BMD. The data were used to identify the biofactors associated with BMD/T-scores at the lumbar spine and femoral neck by multivariate linear regression analysis with the stepwise method. Results: The mean age of the patients was 58.1 years, and 71.4% were male. Factors positively correlated with BMD and the T-score included body mass index (BMI), male gender, calcium, and creatinine. Age, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), triiodothyronine, serum thyroxine, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and a history of hyperlipidemia were negatively correlated with BMD and the T-score. Conclusion: The associated biofactors reported here were similar to and had similar relationships as the biofactors identified in previous literature reports. Not all of the sites examined for BMD were influenced by the same association factors, except for BMI, male gender, age, and ALP, implying that the bone remodeling processes that shape BMD involve a complex regulatory network and demonstrating that our extracted factors are the most useful for clinical practice.
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- Tzyy-Ling Chuang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.,Center of Preventive Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
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Babaei M, Shamsi R, Heidari B, Bijani A, Hosseini SR. Serum Uric Acid Status and Its Association with Bone Mineral Density in the Elderly People Aged 60 Years and More. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2019; 17:e80780. [PMID: 31497038 PMCID: PMC6708522 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.80780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is associated with decreased antioxidant defenses and serum uric acid (UA) as an antioxidant may exert a protective effect on bone mass. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the association between serum UA and bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly population. METHODS All participants of the Amirkola Health and Ageing Project aged ≥ 60 years entered the study. BMD in the femoral neck (FN-BMD) and lumbar spine (LS-BMD) was determined by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and osteoporosis was defined as BMD T-score < - 2.5 at either FN or LS. The patients were classified according to serum UA levels as < 4; 4 - 4.99; 5 - 5.99; 6 - 6.99 and > 7 mg/dL. In statistical analysis, the value of BMD as well as frequency of osteoporosis in each subgroup were compared with the control group (UA < 4 mg/dL). RESULTS A total of 1080 patients were studied. By increasing serum UA from < 4 mg/dL to > 7 mg/dL the BMD at both measurement sites increased as well. The serum UA was associated with decreased risk of osteoporosis. In multivariate analysis, the odds of osteoporosis in the subgroup with serum UA levels between 4 - 4.99 mg/dL was significantly lower than the control group (OR = 0.66, 95% CI, 0.44 - 0.99). Age and female sex were associated with increased odds of osteoporosis (OR = 1.08, 95% CI, 1.05 - 1.10 and OR = 10.62, 95% CI, 7.53 - 14.97 respectively). CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate a negative association between serum UA and osteoporosis in the elderly population aged ≥ 60 years.
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- Mansour Babaei
- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Student Committee Research, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Kim HY, Kim Y. Associations of obesity with osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome in Korean postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study using national survey data. Arch Osteoporos 2019; 14:64. [PMID: 31218525 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-019-0615-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED In a representative sample of 3058 Korean postmenopausal women, we studied which types of obesity were more or less desirable for developing concomitant osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome (MS), with the goal of helping clinicians identify steps to reduce patients' risk. Different definitions of obesity showed different relationships with osteoporosis and MS in this population. PURPOSE To examine sample characteristics, prevalence, and the risk of osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome among four groups of postmenopausal women classified by obesity. METHODS Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed using the Rao-Scott chi-square test, analysis of variance, and multinomial logistic regression analysis. The four groups included body mass index (BMI)-based obese, waist circumference (WC)-based obese, BMI-, and WC-based obese, and non-obese women, using BMI and WC cutoffs for obesity of ≥ 25 kg/m2 and ≥ 80 cm, respectively. RESULTS The prevalence of osteoporosis and MS was 40.8% and 48.5%, respectively. Age, socioeconomic status, smoking status, and hormone therapy use differed among the obese groups. The odds ratios of simultaneously having both osteoporosis and MS in the BMI- and WC-based obese, BMI-based obese, WC-based obese, and non-obese groups were 7.39 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.83-11.31), 0.74 (95% CI = 0.27-1.98), 7.07 (95% CI = 4.72-10.58), and 1, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The findings demonstrate the most and the least desirable types of obesity in terms of risk for both osteoporosis and MS. Public health practitioners may consider the type of obesity to reduce or prevent both conditions in postmenopausal women.
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- Hyun-Young Kim
- Department of Nursing, Jeonju University, 303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, 55069, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Eulji University, 553 Sanseong-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, 13135, Republic of Korea.
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Azami A, Anari H, Iranparvar M, Azizi A, Habibzadeh A. Comparison of Bone Mineral Densitometry at 2 Sites Versus 3 Sites in Patients Suspicious for Osteoporosis. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS 2019; 12:1179544119849017. [PMID: 31205427 PMCID: PMC6535902 DOI: 10.1177/1179544119849017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives: In this study, we aim to evaluate the bone mineral density (BMD) results of 2 standard sites with 3 sites including wrist in diagnosing osteoporosis. Methods: We evaluated the BMD results of 1272 individuals referred for suspected osteoporosis between 2012 and 2015. Those individuals were included with BMD at lumbar spine, femur neck, and wrist. Bone mineral density was measured using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) device. Bone mineral density and T score were measured for all 3 sites. Results: There was significant correlation between wrist T score with hip T score (r = 0.606, P < .001) and lumbar T score (r = 0.527, P < .001). With BMD of 2 sites, patients had osteopenia in 46.3% and osteoporosis in 23.7%, while by adding wrist T-BMD, subjects had osteopenia in 46.6% and osteoporosis in 33%. Between BMD at 2 sites and 3 sites, there was concordance in 81.9%, minor discordance in 17.6%, and major discordance in 0.5%. Conclusions: We observed discordance between BMD measurements of 2 sites and 3 sites, with latter detecting more cases with osteoporosis. In fact, measurement of T scores of wrist along with lumbar and femur neck improves the diagnosis.
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- Ahad Azami
- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
- Afshin Habibzadeh, Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
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Effects of Parity and Breastfeeding Duration on Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2019; 13:161-167. [PMID: 31026513 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the effect of parity and breastfeeding duration and the occurrence of lumbar vertebral and femoral neck osteoporosis in Korean postmenopausal women. METHODS This study analyzed the data of 1,770 women based on the 2010-2011 results of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Extracted data concerning bone density included variables known to be associated with osteoporosis. Complex sample multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine whether parity and breastfeeding duration were associated with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. RESULTS Parity was not associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis in the femoral neck or lumbar vertebrae; however, the risk of femoral neck osteopenia was significantly higher in women with a history of 12-24 months of breastfeeding than in women who breastfed for less than 12 months (odds ratio = 2.12, 95% confidence interval = 1.07-4.21). In women who breastfed for 24 months or longer, the risk of lumbar vertebral osteoporosis was significantly higher than in those who breastfed for less than 12 months (odds ratio = 2.73, 95% confidence interval = 1.18-6.32). CONCLUSION Breastfeeding duration may affect the occurrence of lumbar vertebral or femoral neck osteopenia or osteoporosis. Therefore, women who breastfeed for one year or more require education on the risk of bone loss and the need for preventive measures such as adequate calcium intake and physical exercise.
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Liang X, Du Y, Wen Y, Liu L, Li P, Zhao Y, Ding M, Cheng B, Cheng S, Ma M, Zhang L, Shen H, Tian Q, Guo X, Zhang F, Deng HW. Assessing the Genetic Correlations Between Blood Plasma Proteins and Osteoporosis: A Polygenic Risk Score Analysis. Calcif Tissue Int 2019; 104:171-181. [PMID: 30306195 PMCID: PMC6368453 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-018-0483-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease. The impact of global blood plasma proteins on the risk of osteoporosis remains elusive now. We performed a large-scale polygenic risk score (PRS) analysis to evaluate the potential effects of blood plasma proteins on the development of osteoporosis in 2286 Caucasians, including 558 males and 1728 females. Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone areas at ulna & radius, hip, and spine were measured using Hologic 4500W DXA. BMD/bone areas values were adjusted for age, sex, height, and weight as covariates. Genome-wide SNP genotyping of 2286 Caucasian subjects was performed using Affymetrix Human SNP Array 6.0. The 267 blood plasma proteins-associated SNP loci and their genetic effects were obtained from recently published genome-wide association study (GWAS) using a highly multiplexed aptamer-based affinity proteomics platform. The polygenetic risk score (PRS) of study subjects for each blood plasma protein was calculated from the genotypes data of the 2286 Caucasian subjects by PLINK software. Pearson correlation analysis of individual PRS values and BMD/bone area value was performed using R. Additionally, gender-specific analysis also was performed by Pearson correlation analysis. 267 blood plasma proteins were analyzed in this study. For BMD, we observed association signals between 41 proteins and BMD, mainly including whole body total BMD versus Factor H (p value = 9.00 × 10-3), whole body total BMD versus BGH3 (p value = 1.40 × 10-2), spine total BMD versus IGF-I (p value = 2.15 × 10-2), and spine total BMD versus SAP (p value = 3.90 × 10-2). As for bone areas, association evidence was observed between 45 blood plasma proteins and bone areas, such as ferritin versus spine area (p value = 1.90 × 10-2), C4 versus hip area (p value = 1.25 × 10-2), and hemoglobin versus right ulna and radius area (p value = 2.70 × 10-2). Our study results suggest the modest impact of blood plasma proteins on the variations of BMD/bone areas, and identify several candidate blood plasma proteins for osteoporosis.
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- Xiao Liang
- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Bioinformatics and Genomics, Department of Global Biostatistics and Data Science, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
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- Center for Bioinformatics and Genomics, Department of Global Biostatistics and Data Science, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases of National Health and Family Planning Commission, Collaborative Innovation Center of Endemic Diseases and Population Health Promotion in Sick Road Region, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, 410000, Changsha, People's Republic of China.
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Sriburee S, Tungjai M, Padngam S, Thumvijit T, Hongsriti P, Tapanya M, Maghanemi U, Ratanasthien K, Kothan S. Distal Forearm Bone Mineral Density Among Hill Tribes in the Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. THE OPEN PUBLIC HEALTH JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1874944501912010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background:
Osteoporosis is a major public health issue in several countries worldwide because it increases healthcare costs, and is a risk for mortality. There have been several studies that have examined BMD among the various Thai people and the regions that they inhabit.
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This study examined the distal forearm Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in men and women over 40 years of age among members of various Karen hill-tribes located in the Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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Two hundred and sixty-two subjects (180 women, 82 men), ranging from 40 to 83 years old were recruited in this study. The non-dominant distal forearm bone mineral density was assessed by using peripheral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (pDEXA).
Results:
The results showed that the BMD were 0.530 ± 0.065, 0.508 ± 0.087, 0.461 ± 0.098, and 0.438 ± 0.124 g/cm2 for men age 40-49 years, age 50-59 years, age 60-69 years, and ages 70-83 years, respectively. For women, the BMD were 0.392 ± 0.051, 0.337 ± 0.063, 0.232 ± 0.065, and 0.212 ± 0.069 g/cm2 among women age 40-49 years, age 50-59 years, age 60-69 years, and ages 70-83 years, respectively. BMD had decreased in post-menopause as a function of duration time after menopause.
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We determined the prevalence of osteoporosis of men and women of Karen hill-tribes in the Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. These findings provided important information regarding bone health in Karen hill-tribes for any healthcare planning done in the immediate future.
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Ghadimi R, Hosseini SR, Asefi S, Bijani A, Heidari B, Babaei M. Influence of Smoking on Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Men. Int J Prev Med 2018; 9:111. [PMID: 30687462 PMCID: PMC6326023 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_234_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: Smoking has deleterious effects on bone mass and is associated with the subsequent development of osteoporosis, particularly in elderly participants. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of smoking in the elderly male smokers. Methods: All male participants aged 60 years and older of the Amirkola cohort who performed bone densitometry entered the study. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) using the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry method. In statistical analysis, the smokers and nonsmokers were compared according to BMD, frequency of low bone mass defined as BMD T-score <−1 at either LS or FN, and the number of bone fractures. SPSS software version 18 was used for analysis. Results: A total of 203 smokers with mean smoking duration of 21.67 ± 17.7 years and the mean number of 36.4 + 15.8 cigarettes per day were compared with 408 nonsmokers. The mean BMD values in LS (0.90 ± 0.14 vs. 0.94 ± 0.19) and FN section (0.87 ± 0.13 vs. 0.89 ± 0.15) and also the frequency of bone fractures were significantly lower, and the frequency of low bone mass at either LS and FN was significantly higher in smokers (P = 0.014, 0.038, 0.003, and 0.004, respectively). In multiple logistic regression analysis, smoking was independently associated with low bone mass by odds ratio of = 2.27 (95% confidence interval: 1.49–3.44). Conclusions: These findings indicate a significant association between low bone mass and bone fracture at either LS or FN in the elderly male smokers.
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- Reza Ghadimi
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rohani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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We JS, Han K, Kwon HS, Kil K. Effect of Childbirth Age on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women. J Korean Med Sci 2018; 33:e311. [PMID: 30473652 PMCID: PMC6249168 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In postmenopausal women, there is rapid bone loss due to estrogen depletion. In women, reproductive factors such as age at menarche, breastfeeding, and parity are considered risk factors of osteoporosis. Many reports suggest that obesity is associated with a reduced risk of osteoporosis. This nationwide, population-based study aims to identify the association between maternal age and osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women of different obesity classifications. METHODS We assessed data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012. The study included 1,328 postmenopausal women, after excluding women with missing data for reproductive history among 4,546 postmenopausal women in the survey. Multivariate regression was used to identify the association between childbirth age and postmenopausal bone mineral density after adjustments for confounding factors. RESULTS The prevalence of postmenopausal osteoporosis was 35.24% (n = 468). After dividing the subjects into obese and non-obese groups based on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, there were significant differences between non-osteoporosis and osteoporosis groups with regard to age at first childbirth, age at last childbirth, and parity in the BMI-based general obesity group. The prevalence of osteoporosis was highest in women older than 35 years old at last childbirth. The prevalence of osteoporosis was also greater in women with parity ≥ 4 compared to those with lower parity levels. CONCLUSION Postmenopausal women of older age at last childbirth and higher parity were at increased risk of osteoporosis in the BMI-based non-general obesity group.
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- Ji Sun We
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical Statistics, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Prevalence of osteoporosis with the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Osteoporos 2018; 13:129. [PMID: 30448960 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-018-0540-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted on the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The overall pooled prevalence of osteoporosis was 24.4%. The prevalence has increased significantly over the recent years. The highest pooled prevalence was in Saudi Arabia (32.7%), and the lowest was in Kuwait (15.1%). PURPOSE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), as defined by the World Health Organization. METHODS We included all observational studies reporting the prevalence of osteoporosis among general population. We searched literatures from the databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Index Medicus for the EMR published between January 2000 and December 2017 with no restriction of language. Two reviewers independently contributed in study selection and data extraction. STATA software was used for analyzing the collected data. RESULTS A total of 1692 citations were retrieved. After excluding the irrelevant articles, 36 eligible studies were included. The overall pooled prevalence rate of osteoporosis in the EMR on 31,593 participants was 24.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 20.4-28.4). Based on femoral densitometry, the prevalence of osteoporosis was 16.8% (95% CI, 9.5-24.2), and based on spinal densitometry, it was 24.3% (95% CI, 19.4-29.2). The pooled prevalence in males was 20.5% (95% CI, 10.5-30.5), compared with 24.4% (95% CI, 20.2-28.6) in females. The prevalence rate was significantly higher in 2007-2015 (32.7%; 95% CI, 25.1-40.3) than in 2000-2006 (19.8%; 95% CI, 12.5-27). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate a considerable prevalence of osteoporosis among the people of the EMR. The prevalence has increased during recent years, showing that osteoporosis is becoming a critical health problem in this region. Prevention and control measures need to be implemented by health service authorities.
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Desbiens LC, Sidibé A, Ung RV, Fortier C, Munger M, Wang YP, Bisson SK, Marquis K, Agharazii M, Mac-Way F. FGF23-klotho axis, bone fractures, and arterial stiffness in dialysis: a case-control study. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:2345-2353. [PMID: 29959497 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4598-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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UNLABELLED We performed a case-control study on 130 age- and sex-matched hemodialysis patients. In multivariate analysis, we observed that FGF23 levels were associated with fracture incidence and that soluble α-klotho levels were associated with the aortic-brachial arterial stiffness ratio. INTRODUCTION New bone markers such as sclerostin, Dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1), fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23), and α-klotho have been identified as potential key players in bone and vascular abnormalities of chronic kidney disease. Therefore, we aimed to assess whether these markers are associated with fractures, bone metabolism, and vascular stiffness in dialysis patients. METHODS In a prospective hemodialysis cohort, where plasma samples and vascular assessment were performed at baseline, we matched patients who experienced a fracture during follow-up with sex- and age-matched non-fractured patients on a 1:4 ratio. Sclerostin, DKK1, α-klotho, FGF23, and markers of bone formation (alkaline phosphatase and procollagen type 1-N terminal propeptide [P1NP]) and bone resorption (tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b [TRAP5b]) were measured in baseline plasma samples. Aortic-brachial pulse wave velocity ratio, a blood pressure independent measure of arterial stiffness, was used to assess vascular stiffness at baseline. RESULTS We included 130 hemodialysis patients (26 fractured, 104 non-fractured) with a median follow-up of 42 months and a median age of 72 years. In multivariate Cox regression models, high FGF23 levels were associated with increased fracture incidence (adjusted HR = 2.97; 95% CI 1.18, 7.43). α-Klotho levels were associated with bone formation but not resorption markers. In both univariate and multivariable adjusted models, α-klotho levels were inversely associated with the aortic-brachial pulse wave velocity ratio (β = - 0.070; 95% CI - 0.133, - 0.006). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest a role for FGF23/klotho axis on bone and vascular metabolism in dialysis populations.
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- L-C Desbiens
- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Center, Endocrinology and Nephrology Axis, Quebec, Canada.
- Faculty and Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada.
- CHU de Québec Research Center, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec Hospital, 10 McMahon, Quebec City, G1R 2J6, Canada.
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Ahmadiahangar A, Javadian Y, Babaei M, Heidari B, Hosseini S, Aminzadeh M. The role of quadriceps muscle strength in the development of falls in the elderly people, a cross-sectional study. Chiropr Man Therap 2018; 26:31. [PMID: 30128111 PMCID: PMC6091154 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-018-0195-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Falls are a major health issue in the elderly people and an important cause of bone fracture. The aim of this study was to determine the association between quadriceps muscle strength (QMS) and falls in the elderly subjects. Methods All eligible participants of the Amirkola Cohort Study entered the study. Data regarding demographic characteristics, clinical and laboratory examinations were provided between 2011 to 2014. Occurrence of falls during previous year was determined by interview and review of the medical records. The study patients were divided into low, moderate and high muscle strength groups according to QMS values ≥ 30, 15-30, and < 15 kg respectively). Association between muscle strength and falls was determined by using multiple logistic regression analysis with calculation of odds ratio (OR). Results A total 1028 participants (females, 44.3%) were analyzed and 178(17.3%) subjects experienced a fall. Individuals with falls had higher age (p = 0.001) and lower QMS value (p = 0.001). After adjustment for all clinical and demographic variables, occurrence of falls was negatively associated with QMS and positively associated with age > 70 years old. Compared to group with QMS ≥ 30 kg, the prevalence of falls in low and moderate QMS groups increased by OR = 3(95% CI, 1.78-5.05) and 2.18 (95% CI, 1.22-3.42) respectively. Conclusion These findings indicate that older subjects with lower QMS are at greater risk of falls. These findings provide a rational for muscle strengthening exercise in older people.
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- Alijan Ahmadiahangar
- 1Mobility Impairement Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R. Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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- 1Mobility Impairement Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R. Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran.,2Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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- 1Mobility Impairement Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R. Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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- 3Clinical Research Development Unite of Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R. Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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- 4Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R.Iran, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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- 5School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Ganjafrouz Ave., Babol, 4717641367 Iran
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Heidari B, Heidari P, Hajian-Tilaki K, Bayani MA, Babaei M. Effect of long-term low dose prednisolone administration on bone mineral density: Relating to non-compliant women with rheumatoid arthritis. CASPIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2018; 9:171-177. [PMID: 29732036 PMCID: PMC5912226 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.9.2.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background Long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with prednisolone (PRED) is associated with bone mineral density (BMD) loss. This study aimed to determine the status of BMD in non-compliant women who used PRED alone for RA. Methods Non-adherent RA taking < 7.5 mg daily PRED without DMARDs for > 6 months, and RA patients taking methotrexate +PRED (RA control) were compared with age-matched non-RA controls. BMD was measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method and osteoporosis (OP) was diagnosed by WHO criteria. Influence of PRED on RA bone mass, and the risk of OP in RA was assessed by comparing PRED users RA and RA control,versus non-RA controls. Results Sixty-four PRED user RA, 39 RA controls and 111 non RA-controls, with respective mean (±SD) age of 52±11; 8, 51±11; and 52±7.5 years (P=0.91) were studied. Median duration of treatment in PRED users and RA control was 2.5 and 4 years, respectively. BMD g/cm2 at the femoral neck (FN-BMD) and lumber spine (LS-BMD) in PRED users and RA control was significantly lower than non-RA control (P=0.001). The prevalence of OP at either FN or LS in both RA groups was significantly higher than controls (P=0.001). In PRED users, the risk of OP increased by OR=4.9, P=0.001) and in RA controls by OR=1.7 (P=0.20). The risk of OP in PRED user RA was 2.89 times (P=0.014) greater than RA controls. Conclusions These findings indicate significantly lower BMD, and higher prevalence of osteoporosis in non-compliant women with RA taking low-dose PRED alone for a median period of 2.5 years, as compared with patients taking standard treatment comprising methotrexate +PRED.
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- Behzad Heidari
- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Health Research Institute, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Clinical Research Development Unit of Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Tehran Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Health Research Institute, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.,Clinical Research Development Unit of Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Ahangar AA, Khoshmanzar H, Heidari B, Bijani A, Hosseini R, Gholinia H, Saadat P, Babaei M. Prevalence and the Determinants of Physical Activity in an Elderly Cohort of 60 years and more. A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study. AGEING INTERNATIONAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s12126-017-9315-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tian L, Yang R, Wei L, Liu J, Yang Y, Shao F, Ma W, Li T, Wang Y, Guo T. Prevalence of osteoporosis and related lifestyle and metabolic factors of postmenopausal women and elderly men: A cross-sectional study in Gansu province, Northwestern of China. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8294. [PMID: 29068999 PMCID: PMC5671832 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the osteoporosis prevalence and the risks of postmenopausal women and elderly men in Gansu province.This cross-sectional study involved 3359 postmenopausal women and 3205 elderly males who were randomly selected from 7 areas in Gansu province. Areal bone mineral density (BMD) (g/cm) was measured at the distal one-third radius of the nonstressed forearm using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA: Osteometer MediTech). Factors related to osteoporosis were analyzed.The prevalence of osteoporosis in the entire study population was 9.65% for postmenopausal women and 8.08% for elderly males by WHO criteria, while the rate of osteopenia were 27.09% for postmenopausal women and 26.68% for elderly males. Risk of osteoporosis was significantly associated with age, menopause age, duration of menopause, body mass index (BMI), educational level, and alcohol consumption in postmenopausal women. In elderly men, age, BMI, current smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and sun exposure were associated with osteoporosis. The bone turnover markers osteocalcin (OC) and C-terminal cross-linked telopeptides of type I collagen (β-CTX) were inversely correlated with BMD in both genders; serum P and 25(OH)D found no significant correlation with BMD. Serum Ca showed a positive effect on BMD in elderly men only.The osteoporosis prevalence of postmenopausal women and the men aged over 60 years in Gansu province is presented. Risk of osteoporosis was significantly associated with age, menopause age, year since menopause, BMI, and educational level in postmenopausal women. In elderly men, age, BMI, and current smoking were associated with osteoporosis. This study also found that higher OC and β-CTX level were associated with lower BMD. Poor 25(OH)D, Ca, P status were not associated with an increased risk of low BMD.
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- Department of Information Center, The Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, People's Republic of China
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Song SY, Kim Y, Park H, Kim YJ, Kang W, Kim EY. Effect of parity on bone mineral density: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone 2017; 101:70-76. [PMID: 28450215 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2017.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Parity has been suggested as a possible factor affecting bone health in women. However, study results on its association with bone mineral density are conflicting. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Korean online databases were searched using the terms "parity" and "bone mineral density", in May 2016. Two independent reviewers extracted the mean and standard deviation of bone mineral density measurements of the femoral neck, spine, and total hip in nulliparous and parous healthy women. RESULTS Among the initial 10,146 studies, 10 articles comprising 24,771 women met the inclusion criteria. The overall effect of parity on bone mineral density was positive (mean difference=5.97mg/cm2; 95% CI 2.37 to 9.57; P=0.001). The effect appears site-specific as parity was not significantly associated with the bone mineral density of the femoral neck (P=0.09) and lumbar spine (P=0.17), but parous women had significantly higher bone mineral density of the total hip compared to nulliparous women (mean difference=5.98mg/cm2; 95% CI 1.72 to 10.24; P=0.006). No obvious heterogeneity existed among the included studies (femoral neck I2=0%; spine I2=31%; total hip I2=0%). CONCLUSION Parity has a positive effect on bone in healthy, community-dwelling women and its effect appears site-specific.
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- Seung Yeon Song
- Evidence Based Research Lab. Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy, South Korea
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- Evidence Based Research Lab. Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy, South Korea
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- Evidence Based Research Lab. Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy, South Korea
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- The Graduate School Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, South Korea
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- Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy, South Korea
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- Evidence Based Research Lab. Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, College of Pharmacy, South Korea; The Graduate School Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, South Korea; Health, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, The Graduate School of Food and Drug Administration, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, South Korea.
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Galliera E, Marazzi MG, Gazzaruso C, Gallotti P, Coppola A, Montalcini T, Pujia A, Corsi Romanelli MM. Evaluation of circulating sRAGE in osteoporosis according to BMI, adipokines and fracture risk: a pilot observational study. IMMUNITY & AGEING 2017. [PMID: 28630637 PMCID: PMC5471670 DOI: 10.1186/s12979-017-0097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic disease based on age-dependent imbalance between the rates of bone formation and bone resorption. Recent studies on the pathogenesis of this disease identified that bone remodelling impairment, at the base of osteoporotic bone fragility, could be related to protein glycation, in association to oxidative stress. The glycation reactions lead to the generation of glycation end products (AGEs) which, in turn, accumulates into bone, where they binds to the receptor for AGE (RAGE). The aim of this study is to investigate the potential role of circulating sRAGE in osteoporosis, in particular evaluating the correlation of sRAGE with the fracture risk, in association with bone mineral density, the fracture risk marker FGF23, and lipid metabolism. Results Circulating level of soluble RAGE correlate with osteopenia and osteoporosis level. Serum sRAGE resulted clearly associated on the one hand to bone fragility and, on the other hand, with BMI and leptin. sRAGE is particularly informative because serum sRAGE is able to provide, as a single marker, information about both the aspects of osteoporotic disease, represented by bone fragility and lipid metabolism. Conclusions The measure serum level of sRAGE could have a potential diagnostic role in the monitoring of osteoporosis progression, in particular in the evaluation of fracture risk, starting from the prevention and screening stage, to the osteopenic level to osteoporosis.
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- Emanuela Galliera
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Oral Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.,IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Internal Medicin, Diabetes, Vascular and Endocrine-Mtabolical Disease Unit and the Centre of Applied Clinical Research (Ce.R.C.A), Clinical Institute Betato Matteo, Vigevano, Italy
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- Internal Medicin, Diabetes, Vascular and Endocrine-Mtabolical Disease Unit and the Centre of Applied Clinical Research (Ce.R.C.A), Clinical Institute Betato Matteo, Vigevano, Italy
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- Internal Medicin, Diabetes, Vascular and Endocrine-Mtabolical Disease Unit and the Centre of Applied Clinical Research (Ce.R.C.A), Clinical Institute Betato Matteo, Vigevano, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University Magna Grecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University Magna Grecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.,U.O.C SMEL-1 Patologia Clinica IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato, Milan, Italy
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Handrigan GA, Maltais N, Gagné M, Lamontagne P, Hamel D, Teasdale N, Hue O, Corbeil P, Brown JP, Jean S. Sex-specific association between obesity and self-reported falls and injuries among community-dwelling Canadians aged 65 years and older. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:483-494. [PMID: 27562568 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3745-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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UNLABELLED This study investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and falls among community-dwelling elderly. Results indicate that obesity is associated with increased falls and there appears to be a sex-specific difference with obese men at higher risk of falling. Obesity is identified as a risk factor for falls in men. INTRODUCTION The prevalence of falls, fall-related injuries, and obesity has increased over the last decade. The objectives of this study were to investigate sex-specific association and dose-response relationship between BMI and falls (and related injuries) among community-dwelling elderly. METHODS Our study sample consisted of 15,860 adults aged 65 years or older (6399 men and 9461 women) from the 2008-2009 Canadian Community Health Survey-Healthy Aging (CCHS-HA). Falls, fall-related injuries, and BMI measures were self-reported. For both sex, dose-response curves presenting the relationship between BMI, falls, and fall-related injuries were first examined. Thereafter, multivariate logistic regression analyses were also performed to investigate these relationships after adjustment for potentially confounding variables. RESULTS Of women, 21.7 % reported a fall and 16.9 % of men. The dose-response relationship between BMI and prevalence of falls showed that underweight and obese individuals reported falling more than normal and overweight individuals; this being more apparent in men than women. Finally, the dose relationship between BMI and prevalence of fall-related injuries showed that only obese men seem more likely to have sustained a fall-related injury. Results from the multivariate analysis showed that obesity in men was significantly associated with higher odds of falling odds ratio (OR) 1.33 (1.04-1.70) and was not significantly associated with higher odds of fall-related injuries OR 1.10 (0.66-1.84) over a 12-month period compared to normal weight men. For women, obesity was not significantly associated with higher fall prevalence OR 0.99 (0.79-1.25) and fall-related injuries OR 0.71 (0.51-1.00). CONCLUSION Obesity is associated with self-reported falls, and there appears to be a sex-specific difference in elderly persons.
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- G A Handrigan
- School of Kinesiology and Leisure, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada.
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- School of Kinesiology and Leisure, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB, Canada
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- Institut National Santé Publique Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institut National Santé Publique Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institut National Santé Publique Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Science of Physical Activity, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institut National Santé Publique Québec, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Bijani A, Ghadimi R, Mikaniki E, Kheirkhah F, Mozaffarpur SA, Motallebnejad M, Esmaili H, Majidi F, Cumming RG, Hosseini SR. Cohort Profile Update: The Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP). CASPIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2017; 8:205-212. [PMID: 28932373 PMCID: PMC5596192 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.8.3.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The original cohort study of AHAP started in 2011 on 1616 elderly residents of Amirkola, northern part of Iran near the Caspian Sea. The main goal of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the health of the elderly in the region with the emphasis on chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. The first cohort profile was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology in 2014. The phase 1 AHAP showed the elevated level of some diseases and conditions including osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, obesity, vision problems and relatively low levels of oral health. Therefore, the second phase of this cohort started with more complete population coverage in 2016, not only to collect and record the information based on previous protocol, but also consider new areas such as nutritional status, complete eye and dental examinations and health assessment on the basis of Iranian Traditional Medicine. The new aspect of this project is to conduct clinical and laboratory examinations at the health center to extend more facilities to the elderly. In addition to serum and DNA, samples of saliva, hair and nails are collected and kept under standard conditions in the biobank of this cohort. Researchers can apply for access to data or suggest a collaborative study by submitting the proposal to AHAP committee.
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- Ali Bijani
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Oral Health Research Center, Health Reseach Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular & Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Heidari B, Muhammadi A, Javadian Y, Bijani A, Hosseini R, Babaei M. Associated Factors of Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporosis in Elderly Males. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2017; 15:e39662. [PMID: 28835759 PMCID: PMC5554609 DOI: 10.5812/ijem.39662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 10/19/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low bone mineral density and osteoporosis is prevalent in elderly subjects. This study aimed to determine the associated factors of bone mineral density and osteoporosis in elderly males. METHODS All participants of the Amirkola health and ageing project cohort aged 60 years and older entered the study. Bone mineral density at femoral neck and lumbar spine was assessed by the dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method. Osteoporosis was diagnosed by the international society for clinical densitometry criteria and the association of bone mineral density and osteoporosis with several clinical, demographic and biochemical parameters. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent associations. RESULTS A total of 553 patients were studied and 90 patients (16.2%) had osteoporosis at either femoral neck or lumbar spine. Diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, overweight, and quadriceps muscle strength > 30 kg, metabolic syndrome, abdominal obesity and education level were associated with higher bone mineral density and lower prevalence of osteoporosis, whereas age, anemia, inhaled corticosteroids and fracture history were associated with lower bone mineral density and higher prevalence of osteoporosis (P = 0.001). After adjustment for all covariates, osteoporosis was negatively associated only with diabetes, obesity, overweight, and QMS > 30 kg and positively associated with anemia and fracture history. The association of osteoporosis with other parameters did not reach a statistical level. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the study indicate that in elderly males, diabetes, obesity and higher muscle strength was associated with lower prevalence of osteoporosis and anemia, and prior fracture with higher risk of osteoporosis. This issue needs further longitudinal studies.
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- Behzad Heidari
- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Social Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Social Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Research Development Unit, Rouhani Hospital, Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
- Corresponding author: Mansour Babaei, Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Research Development Unit, Rouhani Hospital, Mobility Impairment Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. Tel: +098-1132238301-5; +98-9113134249, Fax: +98-1132238284, E-mail:
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Kharroubi A, Saba E, Smoom R, Bader K, Darwish H. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and bone turnover markers in Palestinian postmenopausal osteoporosis and normal women. Arch Osteoporos 2017; 12:13. [PMID: 28124221 PMCID: PMC5266783 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0306-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED This study evaluated the association of vitamin D and bone markers with the development osteoporosis in Palestinian postmenopausal women. Even though vitamin D deficiency was very high for the recruited subjects, it was not associated with osteoporosis except for bones of the hip. Age and obesity were the strongest determining factors of the disease. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of bone mineral density (BMD) with serum vitamin D levels, parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, obesity, and bone turnover markers in Palestinian postmenopausal women. METHODS Three hundred eighty-two postmenopausal women (≥45 years) were recruited from various women clinics for BMD assessment (131 women had osteoporosis and 251 were normal and served as controls). Blood samples were obtained for serum calcium, PTH, 25(OH)D, bone formation (N-terminal propeptide (PINP)), and bone resorption (serum C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX1)) markers. RESULTS Women with osteoporosis had statistically significant lower mean weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and serum calcium (p < 0.05) compared to controls. No significant differences were detected between the mean values of bone turnover markers (CTX and PINP), 25(OH)D, and PTH of the two groups. Women with vitamin D deficiency (severe and insufficiency) represented 85.9% of the study subjects. Multiple and logistic regression showed that age and BMI significantly affected BMD and vitamin D had a significant association with BMD only at the lumbar spine. BMI was positively correlated with BMD and PTH but negatively correlated with vitamin D. Logistic regression showed that the odds ratio (OR) for having osteoporosis decreased with increasing BMI (overweight OR = 0.11, p = 0.053; obese OR = 0.05, p = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS There was no direct correlation between BMD and PTH, bone turnover markers, and vitamin D except at the lumbar spine. A negative correlation between BMD and age and a positive correlation with BMI were observed. The protective effect of obesity on osteoporosis was complicated by the effect of obesity on vitamin D and PTH.
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- Akram Kharroubi
- Faculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Palestinian Osteoporosis Prevention Society [POPS], Bethlehem, Palestine
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- Medical Research Center, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Public Health, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Palestinian Osteoporosis Prevention Society [POPS], Bethlehem, Palestine.
- Medical Research Center, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University-Jenin AAUJ, Jenin, Palestine.
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Smith TO, Penny F, Fleetcroft R. Medical morbidities in people following hip and knee arthroplasty: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2016; 26:99-106. [PMID: 26474996 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-015-1713-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty are common orthopaedic procedures most frequently for older people. Whilst it is known that this older population frequently present with medical morbidities, no studies have previously documented the prevalence of such morbidities in people who have undergone THA or TKA.The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and what factors are in association with the presentation of medical morbidities in these populations. METHODS Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative, a population-based observational study, was assessed. In total 419 people who had undergone a THA or TKA were assessed to determine the prevalence of recorded morbidities within 12 months post-arthroplasty. All medical morbidities were then assessed using univariate and then multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors influencing the presentation of specific morbidities at 12 months following THA or TKA. RESULTS The most common medical morbidities included: osteoporosis (16 %), mild-to-moderate depression (8 %), cancer (8 %), diabetes (6 %), history of stroke or TIA (6 %) and asthma (5 %). The medical morbidities demonstrated are similar between those who undergo THA and TKA. Only gender and ethnic origin were identified as statistically significant predictors of medical morbidities in these populations. Gender was a predictor of history of heart failure, whilst ethnic origin significantly predicted depression. CONCLUSIONS People who undergo THA or TKA may present with a variety of medical morbidities. Accordingly consideration should be made on how to encourage the adoption and maintenance of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices for this population.
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Tarantino U, Baldi J, Scimeca M, Piccirilli E, Piccioli A, Bonanno E, Gasbarra E. The role of sarcopenia with and without fracture. Injury 2016; 47 Suppl 4:S3-S10. [PMID: 27496721 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Bone and muscle tissues are in a close relationship. They are linked from a biological and functional point of view and both are related to an increased fracture risk in the elderly. The aging process is involved in the loss of functionality of both bones and muscles. In particular, aging-induced decline in muscle size and quality accompanies catabolic alterations in bone tissue; furthermore, age-related changes in bone alter its response to muscle-derived stimulation. The increased fracture risk in individuals with sarcopenia and osteoporosis is due to the decline of muscle mass and strength, the decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) and limited mobility. In this study, we investigated the role of sarcopenia and the main age-related bone diseases, osteoporosis (OP) and osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS Muscular performance status was evaluated using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) test in 27 female patients with OP who underwent total hip arthroplasty for hip fracture, and in 27 age-matched female patients with OA who underwent total hip arthroplasty. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) was performed and the T-score values were used to discriminate between OP and OA patients. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. As part of a multiparametric model of evaluation, biopsies of vastus lateralis muscle were analysed by immunohistochemical reaction to find a correlation with the above mentioned functional index. RESULTS The PASE test showed that the OP patients had a low or moderate level of physical activity before fracture occurred, whereas the OA patients had more intensive pre-fracture physical performances. Histological analysis showed that osteoporosis is characterised by a preferential type II fibre atrophy; in particular, data correlation showed that lower PASE test scores were related to lower diameter of type II fibres. No correlation was found between bone mineral density (BMD) and PASE test results. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Osteoporosis is closely related to sarcopenia before and after fracture. Bone remodelling is influenced by muscle morphological and functional impairment and sarcopenia is considered one of the major factors for functional limitation and motor dependency in elderly osteoporotic individuals. Therefore, physical activity should be strongly recommended for OP patients at diagnosis.
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- Umberto Tarantino
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; School of Specialisation in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Section, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; "Multidisciplinary Study of the Effects of Microgravity on Bone Cells" Project, Italian Space Agency (ASI), Spatial Biomedicine Center, Via del Politecnico snc, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; School of Specialisation in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Oncologic Centre, "Palazzo Baleani", Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 244, Rome, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Section, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, "Policlinico Tor Vergata" Foundation, Viale Oxford 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Holm JP, Hyldstrup L, Jensen JEB. Time trends in osteoporosis risk factor profiles: a comparative analysis of risk factors, comorbidities, and medications over twelve years. Endocrine 2016; 54:241-255. [PMID: 27178283 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-0987-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The aim of this article was to identify prevalent osteoporosis risk factors, medications and comorbidities associated with bone mineral density (BMD). Furthermore to evaluate changes in risk factor profiles over 12 years. 6285 women consecutively referred to an osteoporosis specialist clinic were included. Information of potential risk factors was obtained by questionnaire and clinical examination. Additional information on medication use, comorbidities and fractures were obtained from national registries. An association (<0.05) between well-known risk factors negatively influencing bone health was established in a real-life setting. The prevalence of osteoporosis and proportion of patient's having comorbidity's associated with osteoporosis were increasing during the inclusion period (start 23.8 %, end 29.7 %). Increasing age (OR = 1.05), current smoking (OR = 1.18), estrogen deficiency (OR = 1.7), hyperthyroidism (OR = 1.5), previous major osteoporotic fracture (OR = 1.7), former osteoporosis treatment (OR = 3.5), higher BMI (OR = 0.87), use of calcium supplementation (OR = 1.2), high exercise level (OR = 0.7), and use of thiazide diuretics (OR = 0.7) were identified as predictors of osteoporosis by DXA. Rheumatoid arthritis (OR = 2.4) and chronic pulmonary disease (OR = 1.5) was associated with site-specific osteoporosis by DXA at the total hip. Current use of loop diuretics (OR = 1.7) and glucocorticoid use (OR = 1.04-1.06) were associated with both total hip and femoral neck T-score <-2.5. Our data confirms an independent negative association with BMD of many established risk factors, certain comorbidities, and medications. Exercise level, use of loop diuretics, and prevalent chronic pulmonary disease, risk factors not included in fracture risk calculators were associated with osteoporosis by DXA. Time trends indicate risk profile is dynamic, with increasing focus on secondary osteoporosis.
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- Jakob Præst Holm
- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Kettegaards Allé 30, 2650, Hvidovre, Denmark.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Kettegaards Allé 30, 2650, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Kettegaards Allé 30, 2650, Hvidovre, Denmark
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Aparicio VA, Ruiz-Cabello P, Borges-Cosic M, Andrade A, Coll-Risco I, Acosta-Manzano P, Soriano-Maldonado A. Association of physical fitness, body composition, cardiometabolic markers and adherence to the Mediterranean diet with bone mineral density in perimenopausal women. The FLAMENCO project. J Sports Sci 2016; 35:880-887. [PMID: 27310097 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1196825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This study aimed to analyse the association of different components of physical fitness, body composition, cardiometabolic markers and the Mediterranean diet with bone mineral density (BMD) in perimenopausal women, and to test which of these components are independently associated with BMD. The sample comprised 197 perimenopausal women (52.6 ± 4.5 years). Physical fitness was assessed with the "Senior Fitness Test" battery and the handgrip strength and Bruce tests. Fat and lean mass and BMD were measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. We analysed the markers of metabolic syndrome, C-reactive protein, and components of the Mediterranean diet. Handgrip muscle strength (β = 0.212, P = 0.005), body weight (β = 0.244, P = 0.001), BMI (β = 0.180, P = 0.011) and lean mass (β = 0.379, P < 0.001) were positively associated with BMD. No associations were observed between cardiometabolic markers or the Mediterranean diet with BMD (all P > 0.05). When all relevant indicators of BMD were simultaneously considered, lean mass was the only 1 showing an independent association with BMD (β = 0.392, P < 0.001), explaining 14% of the BMD variability. In conclusion, muscle strength might be a marker of BMD in perimenopausal women. However, lean mass was the only factor independently associated with BMD. Future research to determine whether increasing lean mass through specific exercise-based interventions contributes to increasing BMD is warranted.
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- Virginia A Aparicio
- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology , University of Granada , Granada , Spain.,b Department of Public and Occupational Health , VU University and EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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- c Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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- a Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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- c Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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- c Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences , University of Granada , Granada , Spain
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Kovacs CS. Maternal Mineral and Bone Metabolism During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Post-Weaning Recovery. Physiol Rev 2016; 96:449-547. [PMID: 26887676 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00027.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 251] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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During pregnancy and lactation, female physiology adapts to meet the added nutritional demands of fetuses and neonates. An average full-term fetus contains ∼30 g calcium, 20 g phosphorus, and 0.8 g magnesium. About 80% of mineral is accreted during the third trimester; calcium transfers at 300-350 mg/day during the final 6 wk. The neonate requires 200 mg calcium daily from milk during the first 6 mo, and 120 mg calcium from milk during the second 6 mo (additional calcium comes from solid foods). Calcium transfers can be more than double and triple these values, respectively, in women who nurse twins and triplets. About 25% of dietary calcium is normally absorbed in healthy adults. Average maternal calcium intakes in American and Canadian women are insufficient to meet the fetal and neonatal calcium requirements if normal efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption is relied upon. However, several adaptations are invoked to meet the fetal and neonatal demands for mineral without requiring increased intakes by the mother. During pregnancy the efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption doubles, whereas during lactation the maternal skeleton is resorbed to provide calcium for milk. This review addresses our current knowledge regarding maternal adaptations in mineral and skeletal homeostasis that occur during pregnancy, lactation, and post-weaning recovery. Also considered are the impacts that these adaptations have on biochemical and hormonal parameters of mineral homeostasis, the consequences for long-term skeletal health, and the presentation and management of disorders of mineral and bone metabolism.
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- Christopher S Kovacs
- Faculty of Medicine-Endocrinology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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Hofstaetter SG, Riedl M, Glisson RR, Trieb K, Easley ME. The influence of patient age and bone mineral density on osteotomy fixation stability after hallux valgus surgery: A biomechanical study. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2016; 32:255-60. [PMID: 26614714 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Revised: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oblique osteotomies of the first metatarsal are common surgical treatments for moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. Osteotomy fixation integrity is important to minimize interfragment motion and maintain correction during healing, and our clinical observations suggest that patient age and bone quality affect fixation stability and ultimately the clinical outcome. Accordingly, this study correlated these patient factors with key mechanical measures of osteotomy angulation resistance in a cadaver hallux valgus correction model. METHODS Standard Ludloff osteotomies were created in 31 fresh-frozen first metatarsals and fixed with two cannulated, dual-pitch headless screws. Each specimen underwent 1000 plantar-to-dorsal bending loads while monitoring bending stiffness and distal fragment dorsal angulation. Donor age and bone mineral density were then correlated with each mechanical measure at selected cycling increments. FINDINGS We found significant positive correlation between bone mineral density and osteotomy fixation stiffness for all evaluated load cycles. Moderate negative correlation between bone density and angulation was identified, significant for load cycle 500. There was a weak, nonsignificant negative correlation between donor age and osteotomy bending stiffness, with r ranging from -0.134 to -0.243 between the first and 1000th loads. Little correlation was demonstrable between age and angulation. INTERPRETATION Because low bone density correlates with decreased osteotomy site stiffness and increased angulation under load, patient compliance and protected weight bearing in the early postoperative phase are particularly important if bone mineral density is exceptionally low. Correspondingly, patients with especially high bone mineral density may be considered candidates for earlier weight bearing and active physical therapy.
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- Stefan G Hofstaetter
- Hospital Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grieskirchner Street 42, 4600 Wels, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 4709 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC 27703, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, PO Box 3093, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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- Hospital Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grieskirchner Street 42, 4600 Wels, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 4709 Creekstone Drive, Durham, NC 27703, USA
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