osteoporosis

* estrogen is a major anti-inflammatory hormone In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein—orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, and Associate Professor at Duke University—for a powerful and practical conversation about bone and joint health across the lifespan. From the...

In this informative video, Dr. James Simon, a renowned expert in women's health, discusses significant advancements in menopause management as of 2024. He highlights four notable publications from 2024 that delve into the latest research on menopause, providing valuable insights for both...

*Budoff urged clinicians to prioritize bone density screening for postmenopausal women and men over 65, using existing CT imaging when DEXA scans are unavailable. By recognizing the dual risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, Budoff suggested healthcare providers can implement earlier...

Historically, osteoporosis has been viewed as a disease of women, with research, trials of interventions and guidelines predominantly focused as such. It is apparent, however, that this condition causes a substantial health burden in men also, and that its assessment and management must...

This video features an interview with Professor Marco Gambacciani, a menopause specialist from Italy, discussing the importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis in women. They highlight the lack of awareness and access to...

TESTOSTERONE AND OSTEOPOROSIS (2023) J.-M. Kaufman Department of Endocrinology, UZ Gent, Gent, Belgium Skeletal effects of testosterone are exerted in part via the androgen receptor and for a substantial part via the estrogen receptors following the aromatization of testosterone to...

Osteoporosis Review of Etiology, Mechanisms, and Approach to Management in the Aging Population (2023) Sonali Khandelwal, MD,Nancy E. Lane, MD Osteoporosis, the most common metabolic bone disease, is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and reduced bone strength, and this results...

Male osteoporosis (2022) Leonardo Bandeira, Barbara C. Silva, John P. Bilezikian ABSTRACT Osteoporosis, a disease classically attributed to postmenopausal women, is underappreciated, underdiagnosed, and undertreated in men. However, it is not uncommon for osteoporotic fractures to occur in...

Testosterone is important for the bones! One of the things physicians should look for in men with low bone density is testosterone levels. Men who have low levels of testosterone are at risk for osteoporosis. However, recent studies have shown that men on testosterone therapy who are...

Bone health in aging men (2022) Karel David · Nick Narinx · Leen Antonio · Pieter Evenepoel · Frank Claessens · Brigitte Decallonne · Dirk Vanderschueren Abstract Osteoporosis does not only affect postmenopausal women but also aging men. The burden of disease is projected to increase with...

In this 12-minute presentation, Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH, interviews Celestia S. Higano, MD, FACP, about the importance of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) screening to preserve bone health in men initiating androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).

Sexual dysfunction in general and erectile dysfunction (ED) in particular significantly affect men's quality of life. It has been observed clinically that some patients who have ED, also develop osteoporosis. In this study Prague researchers investigated the relationship between erectile...