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Shoulder Replacements and Bone Health: A Missed Check-Up?

December 31, 2025

Many women getting total shoulder replacements have weak bones, but few are checked for it before surgery. This is a problem because weak bones can lead to breaks, especially after surgery. Doctors have rules about checking bone health, but these checks aren't happening enough. Why aren't these che

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How Weight Affects Bone Breaks: A Global Study

August 13, 2025

A recent worldwide study dug into how body mass index (BMI) affects the chances of breaking bones. Researchers looked at data from over 1. 6 million people across 32 countries, tracking them for about 16 million person-years. They found that being underweight increases the risk of hip fractures in b

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Cancer's Hidden Danger: The Fracture Threat

May 29, 2025

Cancer patients face many challenges, but one often overlooked issue is the heightened risk of fractures. These breaks can seriously affect a person's daily life, leading to health problems, even death, and a decline in their ability to function normally. So, what makes cancer patients more likely t

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Bone Health Challenges in HIV: What's New?

April 15, 2025

The bone health of people with HIV is still a big issue. Even with better treatments that are easier on bones, osteoporosis and fractures are still common. This is especially true for those who are getting older. It's important to look at recent studies to understand how big this problem is. This in

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Bones in Danger: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fracture Risks

February 16, 2025

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a sneaky condition that doesn't just cause joint pain. It also puts people at a higher risk of breaking bones. This was discovered by a big study that looked at data from 29 different groups of people from all over the world. The study found that both men and women with

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Running Risks: Bone Health Beyond Density

December 28, 2024

Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res

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How Hormones Affect Bone Health in Women

December 1, 2024

Ever wondered how hormones like sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and bioavailable testosterone (BioT) impact women’s bone health? A study explored this using a unique method called Mendelian randomization (MR), focusing solely on women. The MR study took a close look at forearm fractures (FAFx) i

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Broken Bones: A Long-Term Fix

November 22, 2024

Fragility fractures, common among older adults, often lead to refractures and increased mortality risk. To tackle this, a project was launched to streamline the treatment of osteoporosis-related fractures using standardized orders. The main goal was to see if this process could be maintained over ti

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Bone Health in Hormone-Deficient Rats: Metabolites Matter

November 8, 2024

Growth hormone deficiency in adults (AGHD) increases the risk of bone fractures. This is linked to bone microstructure problems. Scientists are trying to figure out how the body's metabolites change when bones weaken in AGHD. They hope this will help them find new ways to spot early warning signs or