Score for the identification of osteoporosis in smokers (SIOS): its development using clinical, radiological and biochemical information

Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that radiological emphysema, a FRAX score for hip fracture >3%, and a β–CTX level>0.20 ng/mL were the best predictors of the presence of osteoporosis. A SIOS>2 could be use as a screening tool to help clinicians identify smokers at high risk of osteoporosis.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rivera Ortega, P., Gonzalez Gutierrez, J., Restituto Aranguibel, P., Varo Cenarruzabeitia, N., Colina Lorda, M. I., Calleja Canelas, M. D. L. D., Rodriguez Fraile, M. M., Bastarrika Aleman, G., Alcaide Ocana, A. B., Campo Ezquibela, A., Zulueta Frances, J Tags: Clinical Problems Source Type: research