The loss of bone mineral density and bone mass is called osteoporosis, a disease that affects an estimated 10 million Americans 50 and older. Bones become weak and more likely to break.

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Lupus medications are also to blame. “The corticosteroids taken during periods of flare will cause bone thinning and mineral loss,” says Kamen. “Even with low doses over short periods of time, loss in ...

Analysts chewed over early data showing the highest dose of Amgen's MariTide was linked to roughly 4% loss of bone mineral density over 12 weeks. Amgen on Wednesday said there is no link between ...

Bone loss in people living with HIV Rates of osteopenia and osteoporosis ... Bone disease characterised by a decrease in bone mineral density and bone mass, resulting in an increased risk of fracture ...

Bone health often doesn’t get the attention it deserves until there’s a problem, like a fracture or persistent pain. But by ...

There is a need to balance loss of bone mineral density with the benefit of effective contraception, especially in adolescents. In a limited number of prospective studies, including one where ...

Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s bones. It’s an important diagnostic tool for osteoporosis, a progressive disease in which bones become brittle and ...

Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Despite pharmacological advancements, ...

This is not surprising because there are many contributors to bone strength apart from BMD (see next section). New technologies (eg, ultra-high-resolution peripheral QCT, 3-dimensional [3D] DXA ...