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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on bone mineral density, editorials on bone mineral density, and perspectives on bone mineral density - drawn from the top medical journals.
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What's Responsible for Low Bone-Mineral Density in HIV-Infected MSM?
- December 21, 2012
- Carlos del Rio, MD, and Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MScR
- HIV/AIDS
The potential sources may predate the acquisition of HIV infection itself.- Reviewing:
- Grijsen ML et al., J Infect Dis 2012 Dec 11;:
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Long-Term PPI Use Does Not Accelerate Loss of Bone Mineral Density
Proton-pump inhibitor users had lower bone mineral density values than nonusers at study entry, but there was no difference in bone mineral density changes during the next 10 years.- Reviewing:
- Targownik LE et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2012 Sep; 107:1361.
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Can the Pill Strengthen the Skeleton?
- October 20, 2011
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Cross-sectional study suggests oral contraceptives deliver bone benefits later in life.- Reviewing:
- Wei S et al., Contraception 2011 Oct; 84:357.
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“HIV-Related” Osteopenia May Antedate HIV Infection
- September 26, 2011
- Abigail Zuger, MDr
- HIV/AIDS
Low bone-mineral density was more common than expected among HIV-negative men who have sex with men and was correlated with amphetamine and inhalant use.- Reviewing:
- Liu AY et al., PLoS ONE 2011 Aug 29; 6:e23688.
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All Common Thymidine-Sparing Regimens Induce Early Bone Loss
- June 20, 2011
- Abigail Zuger, MD
- HIV/AIDS
The greatest losses were seen with the combination of tenofovir/FTC + ritonavir-boosted atazanavir.- Reviewing:
- McComsey GA et al., J Infect Dis 2011 Jun 15; 203:1791.
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Bone Mineral Density in Children with Atopic Dermatitis Free
- November 5, 2010
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Use of topical corticosteroids in the previous 5 years was not associated with a decrease in BMD.- Reviewing:
- van Velsen SGA et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2010 Nov; 63:824.
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Changes in Bone-Mineral Density: Abacavir/3TC vs. Tenofovir/FTC
- October 18, 2010
- Paul E. Sax, MD
- HIV/AIDS
In a randomized clinical trial, both treatments reduced BMD, but tenofovir/FTC exerted a more pronounced effect.- Reviewing:
- Stellbrink H-J et al., Clin Infect Dis 2010 Oct 15; 51:963. Carr A and Hoy J., Clin Infect Dis 2010 Oct 15; 51:973.
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For Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Fracture Risk, Not All Bones are Equal
- June 10, 2010
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
PPI use in postmenopausal women was associated with excess risk for clinical spine, forearm, or wrist fractures but not for hip fractures.- Reviewing:
- Gray SL et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:765.
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Proton-Pump Inhibitor Dosing and Negative Consequences
- June 8, 2010
- Jamaluddin Moloo, MD, MPH
- General Medicine
Four studies about the effects of PPI therapy- Reviewing:
- Wang C-H et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:751. Gray SL et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:765. Linsky A et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:772. Howell MD et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:784. Katz MH., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:747.
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Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporotic Fractures
- May 21, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
PPI use was associated with spine and forearm or wrist fractures, but not hip fractures, in postmenopausal women.- Reviewing:
- Gray SL et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 May 10; 170:765.
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Bones Can Bounce Back
Bone-density loss in adolescents who use depot medroxyprogesterone acetate for contraception is reversible.- Reviewing:
- Harel Z et al., Contraception 2010 Apr; 81:281.
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Do Proton-Pump Inhibitors Decrease Bone-Mineral Density?
- January 8, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
PPI use was not associated with osteoporosis or accelerated bone-mineral density loss.- Reviewing:
- Targownik LE et al., Gastroenterology 2009 Nov 18;:
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Monitoring BMD After Starting Bisphosphonate Treatment Free
- July 9, 2009
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
The authors recommend against routine early screening.
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- Bell KJL et al., BMJ 2009 Jun 23; 338:b2266. Compston J., BMJ 2009 Jun 23; 338:b1276.
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Vitamin D Levels in Elders Free
- April 23, 2009
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Most older people had low serum levels, and at least 25% of elders had frank vitamin D deficiency.- Reviewing:
- Orwoll E et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 Apr; 94:1214. Kuchuk NO et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009 Apr; 94:1244.
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Vasomotor Symptoms and Other Signs of Estrogen Deficiency
- April 14, 2009
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Hot flashes can be associated with insomnia and loss of BMD.- Reviewing:
- Gast G-CM et al., Menopause 2009 Mar/Apr; 16:231. Ensrud KE et al., Menopause 2009 Mar/Apr; 16:286.
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Predictors of Bone Loss in HIV-Infected Patients
- November 10, 2008
- Paul E. Sax, MD
- HIV/AIDS
Tenofovir and ddI use were each associated with accelerated loss of bone mineral density over time; weight training was protective against loss.- Reviewing:
- Jacobson DL et al., J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2008 Nov; 49:298.
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Effect of Anastrozole on Bone-Mineral Density
- March 18, 2008
- Barbara A. Murphy, MD
- Oncology and Hematology
Five years of anastrozole therapy did not lead to osteoporosis for any woman with normal BMD at baseline.- Reviewing:
- Eastell R et al., J Clin Oncol 2008 Mar 1; 26:1051.
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Reversing Bone Loss with Alendronate in HIV-Infected Patients
- January 7, 2008
- Keith Henry, MD
- HIV/AIDS
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, weekly alendronate safely improved bone-mineral density among osteopenic HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy.- Reviewing:
- McComsey GA et al., AIDS 2007 Nov 30; 21:2473.
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High-Trauma Fractures and Osteoporosis
- December 4, 2007
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
Osteoporosis predicts high-trauma as well as low-trauma fractures.- Reviewing:
- Mackey DC et al., JAMA 2007 Nov 28; 298:2381.
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Weight Control and Bone Density During the Menopausal Transition Free
- October 30, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
A healthful diet and exercise program has a downside: loss in BMD.- Reviewing:
- Park HA et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007 Oct; 92:3809.
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