Osteogenesis imperfecta and a reduction of bone mineral density.

This study tested whether the statin drug rosuvastatin, taken daily with supplements, could improve bone density and reduce heart disease risk in adults with long-term spinal cord injury. Only 8 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants received either rosu…

This study aimed to understand how age influences serious health issues like infections, cancer, heart disease, and bone fractures in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers compared patients over 65 with younger adults (18-50) who had the same disease. The study was stoppe…

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …

This study looked at bone density in HIV-positive men to see if antiretroviral drugs cause bone thinning. Researchers compared men starting HIV treatment with those not yet on therapy over two years. The goal was to understand why bone loss is more common in HIV patients.