Reducing circulating estrogen levels increases osteoclast activity and, therefore, bone loss. 9 Not only is the balance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts altered, but the microenvironment of the ...
The following is a summary of “Trabecular texture and paraspinal muscle characteristics for prediction of first vertebral ...
The bone density test is important for people who are at risk for osteoporosis. The bone density test is also referred to as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA). It’s an important ...
BMD and serum calcium levels dropped following bariatric surgery in morbidly obese men and women. Despite the benefits associated with long-term weight loss that are achievable with bariatric ...