Background Treatment with glucocorticoids is associated with bone loss starting soon after
therapy is initiated and an increased risk of fracture. Methods We performed a randomized, …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus has recently been linked to an increased fracture risk. Since bone
mass seems to be normal to elevated in patient with type 2 diabetes, the increased fracture …

Objective The aim of this study was to review factors that influence serum 25(OH)D when
patients are given vitamin D supplements. Methods From a comprehensive search of all …

Background: Previously undetected contributors to secondary osteoporosis and metabolic
bone diseases (SECOB) are frequently found in patients with osteoporosis, but the …

The fracture liaison service (FLS) care is considered the most appropriate organizational
approach for secondary fracture prevention. We performed a literature search to evaluate to …

Osteoporosis is the result of an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation.
Currently, mainly drugs that inhibit bone resorption are available for the treatment of …

Purpose of Review Summarize the recent literature that investigates how advanced medical
imaging has contributed to our understanding of skeletal phenotypes and fracture risk …

We recommend performing the following tests in all patients with osteoporosis or a recent
clinical fracture: calcium, phosphate, creatinine, albumin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate in all …

The aetiology of fractures in patients aged 50 years and older is multifactorial, and includes
bone- and fall-related risks. The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is recommended to identify …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relation of changes in measures of bone turnover and changes
in bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine and total hip over 18 months in a double-…