OSTEOPENIA

This study tested whether a supplement made from salmon bone meal can help prevent bone loss in perimenopausal women who have low bone density (osteopenia). Eighty women aged 50 and older took the supplement or a placebo for up to 24 months. The main goal was to see if their hip …

This study followed 215 people newly diagnosed with HIV in Hong Kong to see how often they developed non-AIDS health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, bone thinning, and kidney issues. Participants were on different anti-retroviral drug regimens, and researchers compar…

This study reviewed medical records of 74 adolescent girls aged 12-21 who had bone density scans. Researchers wanted to understand why some teen girls have low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) and how gynecologic issues like missed periods relate to bone health. By compa…

This study looked at 16 young female dentists to see how a single session of either high-intensity resistance exercise or whole-body electrical muscle stimulation affects markers of bone formation and breakdown, as well as heart health. The goal was to find a time-saving way to h…

This study looked at different methods for screening male veterans for osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and raises fracture risk. Over 3,500 high-risk veterans took part, and researchers compared how well each screening approach worked. The goal was to find the most e…