Vitamin D and Trabecular Bone Score in a Group of Young Lebanese Adults
The relationship between vitamin D and trabecular bone score (TBS) in young adults remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] serum levels and TBS in a healthy adult population. A total of 54 men and 61 women whose ages range from 18 to 35 participated in the present study. Participants with 25(OH)D insufficiency (between 21 and 29 ng/mL) were 55.7%, and those with 25(OH)D deficiency (≤20 ng/mL) were 11.4%. TBS positively correlated with 25(OH)D in men (r = 0.393; p (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Abir Alwan, Nathalie Al Rassy, Abdel-Jalil Berro, Maroun Rizkallah, Joseph Matta, Fabienne Frenn, Falah Bachour, Amer Sebaaly, Ghassan Maalouf, Hassane Zouhal, Rawad El Hage Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Muscular Maximal Strength Indices and Bone Variables in a Group of Elderly Women
This study included 35 healthy elderly women whose ages range between 65 and 75 yr (68.1 ± 3.1 yr). BMD (in gram per square centimeter) was determined for each individual by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at the whole body, lumbar spine (L1–L4), total hip (TH), and femoral neck (FN). (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Riad Nasr, Nathalie Al Rassy, Eric Watelain, Joseph Matta, Fabienne Frenn, Maroun Rizkallah, Ghassan Maalouf, C ésar El Khoury, Abdel-Jalil Berro, Rawad El Hage Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evolutionary Origins of the Differences in Osteoporosis Risk in US Populations
Over the past 50 years, it has been increasingly evident that there are population differences in bone mass and the risk of osteoporosis. In the United States, many studies have reported a lower prevalence of osteoporosis in African Americans compared with people of European descent. If we trace the trajectory of changes in lifeways from the earliest migrations of early Homo out of Africa over the past two million years or so, to include lower vitamin D levels in higher latitudes; more meat in the diet; increasing sedentism; and a longer lifespan/longer postmenopausal period, it is not surprising that osteoporosis occurs m...
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Dorothy A. Nelson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Physical Fitness, Adiposity, and Diets as Surrogate Measures of Bone Health in Schoolchildren: A Biochemical and Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis
This study aimed to investigate the associations between adiposity, muscular fitness (MF), diet, sun exposure, and physical activity profiles as surrogate measures with bone health status in a sample of schoolchildren aged 8 –18 yr old. A total of 250 Egyptian schoolchildren aged 8–18 yr were randomly invited to participate in these cross-sectional survey analyses. Calcaneal broadband ultrasound attenuation (c-BUA), bone mineral density (BMD), and bone formation markers (total calcium, serum bone alkaline phosph atase, and osteocalcin) were measured as markers of bone health. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ahmad H. Alghadir, Sami A. Gabr, Ashraf A. Rizk Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Vitamin D and Trabecular Bone Score in a Group of Young Lebanese Adults
The relationship between vitamin D and trabecular bone score (TBS) in young adults remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] serum levels and TBS in a healthy adult population. A total of 54 men and 61 women whose ages range from 18 to 35 participated in the present study. Participants with 25(OH)D insufficiency (between 21 and 29 ng/mL) were 55.7%, and those with 25(OH)D deficiency (≤20 ng/mL) were 11.4%. TBS positively correlated with 25(OH)D in men (r = 0.393; p (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Abir Alwan, Nathalie Al Rassy, Abdel-Jalil Berro, Maroun Rizkallah, Joseph Matta, Fabienne Frenn, Falah Bachour, Amer Sebaaly, Ghassan Maalouf, Hassane Zouhal, Rawad El Hage Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Muscular Maximal Strength Indices and Bone Variables in a Group of Elderly Women
This study included 35 healthy elderly women whose ages range between 65 and 75 yr (68.1 ± 3.1 yr). BMD (in gram per square centimeter) was determined for each individual by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at the whole body, lumbar spine (L1–L4), total hip (TH), and femoral neck (FN). (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Riad Nasr, Nathalie Al Rassy, Eric Watelain, Joseph Matta, Fabienne Frenn, Maroun Rizkallah, Ghassan Maalouf, C ésar El Khoury, Abdel-Jalil Berro, Rawad El Hage Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture Prevalence in Elderly Chinese Men and Women: A Comparison of Endplate/Cortex Fracture –Based and Morphometrical Deformity–Based Methods
This study aims to evaluate endplate/cortex fracture (ECF)-based method for detecting osteoporotic vertebral fracture (VF) in elderly Chinese population (age ≥ 65 years). The radiographs of 1954 elderly Chinese men (mean: 72.3 years) and 1953 elderly Chinese women (mean: 72.5 years) were evaluated according to Genant's morphometrical vertebral deformity (VD) severity criteria, as well as identified VF according to ECF without necessary requirement of V D. According to ECF, grade-1, -2, and -3 VF prevalence was 1.89%, 1.74%, and 2.25% in men, and 3.33%, 3.07%, and 5.89% in women, respectively. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 4, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Min Deng, Xian Jun Zeng, Lai-Chang He, Jason C.S. Leung, Anthony W.L. Kwok, James F. Griffith, Timothy Kwok, Ping Chung Leung, Y ì Xiáng J. Wáng Source Type: research
Enhanced Precision of the New Hologic Horizon Densitometer Compared with the Old Discovery Model
Background: Previous publications suggested that the precision for the new Hologic Horizon densitometer might be better than for the previous Discovery model, but these observations were confounded by not using the same subjects and technologists on both densitometers. We sought to study this issue methodically by measuring in vivo precision in both densitometers using the same subjects and technologists. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Harold N. Rosen, Elizabeth A. McNamara, Savoun Vath, Emily Shaw, LaTarsha G. Whittaker, Alan O. Malabanan Source Type: research
The Value of Collaborative Fracture Liaison Service as Experienced by People with Osteoporosis: An Exploratory Focus Group Study
Purpose: In the United States, only 5% of patients with osteoporosis are properly diagnosed. The Kaiser Permanente Healthy Bones Program is globally recognized as a best Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) practice to proactively identify, screen, and treat people at risk for osteoporosis. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the value of the program as perceived by members. A secondary purpose is to elicit information about members' knowledge about the collaborative efforts provided to improve patient care experiences and health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sharon K. Chow Source Type: research
Incidental Screening for Osteoporosis in the Presence of Contrast Agents Using No Dose Computed Tomography
Incidental screening as systematic dose-free extraction of bone status information with Asynchronous QCT from existing CT scans may help reduce under-diagnosis and under- treatment of osteoporosis. Spine and femur measurement bias induced by IV-contrast agent and possible bias compensation require further investigation. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: W. Timm, J.K. Brown, C.-C. Gl üer, R. Andresen Source Type: research
Measurement of Bone Microarchitecture by Trabecular Bone Score in Patients with Gaucher Disease
Introduction: Gaucher disease is a secondary cause of osteoporosis (OP). The measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) by DXA is the “gold standard” diagnostic study of OP. BMD is one of the major determinants of bone strength and therefore the presence of OP is associated with increased risk to develop fractures. However some pathological fractures occur in presence of osteopenia. The trabecular bone score (TBS) is a bone te xture analysis where a score is obtained with the acquisition of lumbar spine DXA. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Larroud é María Silvia, Aguilar Gabriel, I. Rossi, N. Fernandez Escobar, G. Drelichman Source Type: research
This is the First Report on TBS in EG. This New Tool Evaluates Bone Micro Architecture Can be Used to Assess These Patients
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Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrea Portillo Source Type: research
Bone Age Assessment by Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Bone age assessments are generally done using radiography of the hand and wrist to compare the child's maturity to known standards. While a valuable study, the study is not very reflective of short term change. DXA is proposed as able to more precisely reflect both absolute assessments and short term changes in maturation. The current study compares radiographic with Norland bone age assessments to compare studies and sensitivity to change in boys and girls. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Tom V. Sanchez, Yun Sun, Jingmei Wang Source Type: research
The Impact of Inaccurate Medical Information on FRAX Results and the Resulting Implications
Introduction: If inaccurate medical information is entered into the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX), it will result in an incorrect calculation of the patient's fracture risk and could impact treatment decisions. Side effects from pharmaceutical treatment for low bone mineral density (BMD) and a high ten-year probability (%) of fracture have the potential to negatively affect a patient's health. Conversely, if a patient needs this treatment, it could be detrimental to their health if they do not receive it. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - January 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Krista Sievers, Dmitry Beyder, Keith Fischer, Martin Scmitt Source Type: research
