BONE LOSS

This study tested a new way to rebuild lost jawbone using donated tooth material, guided by artificial intelligence. Twenty-two people with not enough bone for dental implants received either a block or shell-shaped graft made from processed teeth, placed at the same time as the …

This study tested whether a drug called denosumab can improve bone density in women with anorexia nervosa, who often have weak bones. Thirty women received either denosumab or a placebo for 12 months, and some continued with another bone medication for an additional year. The goa…

This study tested whether denosumab, a drug used for osteoporosis, can prevent the rapid bone loss that often happens after weight-loss surgery. It included 36 postmenopausal women and men aged 50 or older who were planning either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Participant…

This study looked at whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus acidophilus could help postmenopausal women maintain bone strength and calcium levels. 90 women took either the probiotic or a placebo for a period of time. The goal was to see if this simple supplement could re…

This study tested a drug called romosozumab in 30 women with anorexia nervosa who have low bone density. The goal was to see if it could increase bone strength over 12 months, followed by another drug to maintain gains. While not a cure, it aims to control bone loss and reduce fr…

This study tested whether a single dose of zoledronic acid, a drug already used for osteoporosis, can prevent the rapid bone loss that often follows a spinal cord injury. Researchers measured bone density and strength in 60 adults who had recently lost the ability to walk. The go…

This study tested whether a bone-building drug (teriparatide) and whole-body vibration could help restore bone lost after spinal cord injury. 60 adults with chronic SCI and low bone density received one or both treatments for 12 months. The goal was to see if these approaches cou…

This study looked at whether eating only during a 9-hour window each day, along with cutting calories, helps overweight older women lose weight and keep their bones healthy. Researchers compared this to just cutting calories alone. They also checked changes in gut bacteria. The s…

This study tested whether a monthly injection called romosozumab can improve bone health in women with chronic spinal cord injury and osteoporosis. Twelve women received the injections for one year, followed by a year of weekly alendronate pills. The goal was to see if the treatm…

This study tested how well a new type of CT scan measures bone density compared to the standard DXA scan. 167 adults who already needed a CT scan also had a DXA scan. The goal was to see if the CT method is accurate and how to make it better for diagnosing osteoporosis.

This study tested a procedure called PAOO to prevent bone loss and gum recession in people getting braces. 20 adults with crowded teeth and thin jawbones participated. The procedure involved a small cut in the gum and adding bone graft material before braces were placed. The goal…