Reliability of TBS: experience from a network of tertiary care centres
Trabecular bone score (TBS), a textural estimate of bone microarchitecture, is increasingly used as part of fracture risk assessment. It is derived from lumbar spine dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans and provides additional information for 10-year absolute fracture risk calculation using the FRAX tool. The precision of TBS measurements is important for determining if the change in TBS over time is significant enough to indicate a real biological change clinically. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Madeline Dwyer, Diana Yau, Queenie Wong, Gail Jefferso, Lydia Fung, Hanxian Hu, Raghad Al Harthy, Evelyn MM Wong, Andy KO Wong, Angela M. Cheung Source Type: research

Repeatability and young reference values for the assessed skeletal muscle mass index from the Norland whole body study
The European Working Group on Sarcopenia reports that sarcopenia –a condition of intense clinical interest in densitometry–can be evaluated by comparison of assessments of the skeletal muscle mass index to results obtained in a young population. The current study evaluates the Norland assessed skeletal muscle mass index repeatability and builds population val ues for the index in young men and women. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jingmei Wang, Patrick C. Cunniff, Chad A. Dudzek, Tom V. Sanchez Source Type: research

Bone mineral density in retired rugby players: initial findings from the UK Rugby Health project
Regular exercise that delivers impact forces to the skeleton are positively associated with bone strength. Athletes from high impact sports such as rugby have higher bone density than non-athletes (Hind et al., 2015). Engaging in regular impact exercise is widely suggested as a means for reducing the risk of osteoporosis in later life (Heinonen et al., 1996). However, to date there have been few studies of the bone density of retired athletes and none in retired rugby players. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: I. Entwistle, P. Francis, P.A. Hume, K. Hind Source Type: research

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Is Associated With Markers Of Vertebral Fracture And Vertebral Fracture Risk
We examined whether SHBG is associated with bone mineral density at lumbar spine (LS-BMD), trabecular bone score (TBS) and prevalent VFx. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Enisa Shevroja, Fjorda Koromani, Taulant Muka, Ling Oei, Carola Zillikens, Albert Hofman, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Edwin Oei, Didier Hans, Oscar H. Franco, Fernando Rivadeneira Source Type: research

The utility of tbs-adjusted bmd t-score in the discrimination of the major osteoporotic fractures in the postmenopausal women of the rotterdam and the osteolaus studies
Lumbar spine (LS) trabecular bone score (TBS) can be used to modify the output from FRAX to enhance fracture prediction. Leslie et al. (ASBMR 2017) proposed an alternative approach for using TBS in clinical practice based upon a "risk-equivalent" offset adjustment to the bone mineral density (BMD) T-score. The aim of this study is to test whether the TBS-adjusted BMD T-score (BMDTBS T-score) outperforms BMD T-score in the detection of major osteoporotic fractures (MOF). (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Enisa Shevroja, Fjorda Koromani, William D. Leslie, Olivier Lamy, Fernando Rivadeneira, Didier Hans Source Type: research

Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Bone Score in Ukrainian Men with Obesity
The aim of this study is to determine the connection between the bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) parameters in Ukrainian men suffering from obesity. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Vladyslav Povoroznyuk, Anna Musiienko Source Type: research

Vertebral body anomalies on bone density scans in younger and older retired rugby players: the UK Rugby Health project
Lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) may be abnormally elevated by conditions in or around the spine. The International Society for Clinical Densitometry recommends excluding vertebrae if there is a focal structural abnormality (FSA) affecting some but not all of the scanned vertebrae, or if there is a T-score discrepancy (>1.0 SD difference in bone density between adjacent vertebrae). Anomalies can include osteoarthritis and degenerative changes, and fracture which have previously been reported in retired rugby players (Hind et al., 2014; Davies et al., 2017). (Source: ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: I. Entwistle, P. Francis, P.A. Hume, K. Hind Source Type: research

Thanks and Best Wishes
I wish to thank all our 2018 reviewers. I am fully cognizant of the time and effort it takes to review a manuscript. Reviewers tackle this task for the sole purpose of enhancing the quality of manuscripts published in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry without any recompense or recognition. Furthermore they do so anonymously. I am deeply appreciative and would like to take this opportunity to formally express my gratitude and wish them the very best in the coming year. I also extend my appreciation and thanks to our authors, co-authors, and especially readers. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ronald C. Hamdy Source Type: research

Corrigendum: Maintaining Health and Nutrition in a Child's Education in Arlington, VA
The following list provides descriptions of the changes made to the publication “This is the First Report on TBS in EG. This New Tool Evaluates Bone Micro Architecture Can be Used to Assess These Patients” since the original version was printed in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry, Vol. 21, Issue 1, Page 23. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrea Portillo Medeiros Tags: Erratum or Errata Source Type: research

Adaptation of Proximal Femur to Mechanical Loading in Young Adults: Standard Vs Localized Regions Evaluated by DXA
Regions of the proximal femur with less adaptive protection by mechanical loading may be at increased risk of structural failure. Since the size and location of these regions diverge from those defined by the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry manufacturers the purpose of this study was to compare areal bone mineral density (aBMD) of different regions of the proximal femur considering impact loads from physical activity (PA). The participants were 134 young adults divided into 2 groups according to the impact of PA performed in the last 12 mo: high-impact PA and low-impact PA. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 28, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: F átima Baptista, Edgar Lopes, Ángel Matute-Llorente, Júlia Teles, Vera Zymbal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Sarcopenia and Hip-Structure Analysis Variables in Korean Elderly Population
The purpose of this study is comparing the hip-structure analysis (HSA) variables with the skeletal muscle index (SMI) in elderly patients with sarcopenia using nationwide representative data on the Republic of Korea (ROK). The survey data were collected from household interviews and direct standardized physical examinations conducted in specially equipped mobile examination centers. The data were collected in 2008 from 9744 participants. Patients under 65years of age who were without data on the skeletal-muscle-mass and HSA variables were excluded. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 21, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Hana Choi, Jun-II Yoo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

DXA Measured Distal Femur Bone Mineral Density in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Method Development and Reproducibility
Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasingly being performed. Distal femur periprosthetic fracture is a potentially catastrophic complication following TKA and existing data document substantial distal femur bone mineral density (BMD) loss following TKA. However, distal femur BMD is virtually never measured clinically as no consensus approach exists. This pilot study's purpose was to define regional BMD variation throughout the femur, suggest standard dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) regions of interest (ROIs) and evaluate BMD reproducibility at these ROIs. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Thomas, N. Binkley, P.A. Anderson, D. Krueger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Is Associated With Bone Mineral Density, but not With Bone Turnover Markers and Fractures in Chinese Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluated the associations of FGF21 levels, bone mineral density (BMD), osteoporotic fracture, and bone turnover marks (BTMs) in postmenopausal women. A total of 1342 postmenopausal Chinese Han women (511 cases of fragility fracture in the case group and 831 cases in nonfragility fracture group) were enrolled. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: WeiWei Hu, Jinwei He, Wenzhen Fu, Chun Wang, Hue Yue, Jiemei Gu, Hao Zhang, Zhenlin Zhang Source Type: research

Does the Antitumor Necrosis Factor- α Therapy Decrease the Vertebral Fractures Occurrence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
The objective of this study was to know if anti-TNF decreases fracture risk or modifies bone mineral density. To determine the possible risk factors associated wit h fractures, and assess the incidence of vertebral fractures in IBD patients. (Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry)
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: M.B. Maldonado-P érez, L. Castro-Laria, A. Caunedo-Álvarez, M.J. Montoya-García, M. Giner-García, F. Argüelles-Arias, M. Romero-Gómez, M.Á. Vázquez-Gámez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool As a Screening Tool for Predicting Osteoporosis in Elderly Chinese Patients With Established Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) is an indicator for assessing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of OSTA index on predicting osteoporosis in elderly Chinese patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A total of 320 patients with RA and 158 normal individuals were recruited from January 2015 to October 2017. Bone mineral density (BMD) at the femur and lumbar spine was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. RA group and control group were divided into low risk (values ≥−1), medium risk (values between −4 and −1), and high risk ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - September 8, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Hui Tong, He-xiang Zong, Sheng-qian Xu, Xin-rong Wang, Xun Gong, Jian-hua Xu, Mengming Cheng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research