09 Characteristics of Community Fallers and the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in the Falls Clinic of a Public Tertiary Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz164.09
Abstract: Osteoporosis is a chronic asymptomatic condition. The US National Bone Health Alliance recommends that osteoporosis may be diagnosed by bone mineral density (BMD) testing, the occurrence of low-trauma fractures or through the use of fracture… read more here.
Keywords: community; study; falls clinic; diagnosis osteoporosis ... See more keywords
Low prevalence of bone mineral density testing in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and glucocorticoid exposure
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DOI: 10.1177/0961203320979735
Abstract: Summary Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures due to systemic inflammation and glucocorticoids (GCs). Professional organizations recommend bone mineral density (BMD) testing in SLE patients on… read more here.
Keywords: bone mineral; systemic lupus; lupus erythematosus; exposure ... See more keywords
Lack of Bone Mineral Density Testing in Men With Hypogonadism: A Clinical Conundrum
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac129
Abstract: Abstract Context The 2012 Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend that men aged 50 years or older with a diagnosis of hypogonadism undergo bone mineral density (BMD) testing. Objective The objective of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: bmd testing; hypogonadism; mineral density; bmd ... See more keywords
Utilization of screening and treatment for osteoporosis among stroke survivors
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DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1043863
Abstract: Background Stroke survivors are prone to osteoporosis and fractures. However, bone mineral density (BMD) testing and osteoporosis treatment were underutilized in patients with recent stroke. We aimed to examine whether stroke has an impact on… read more here.
Keywords: bmd testing; testing osteoporosis; osteoporosis treatment; osteoporosis ... See more keywords
Bone Mineral Density Screening Interval and Transition to Osteoporosis in Asian Women
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DOI: 10.3803/enm.2022.1429
Abstract: Background Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is indicated for women aged 65 years, but screening strategies for osteoporosis are controversial. Currently, there is no study focusing on the BMD testing interval in Asian populations. The… read more here.
Keywords: bmd testing; mineral density; bmd; screening interval ... See more keywords