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Background A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is a strong predictor of obesity in humans. The FTO SNP (rs1421085) results in a T to C nucleotide substitution that may result in an increased risk for ...
Jose Antonio +3 more
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The Correlation Between Neurologic Findings And DXA in Mechanical Low Back Pain and/or Leg Pain [PDF]
Aim: Mechanical problems are frequently encountered and may cause low back pain (LBP) and leg pain by pressure on nerve roots. Neurologic findings like decreased deep tendon reflexes may be found during the physical examination. There are many etiologic
Halil Koyuncu +2 more
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Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Status in Elderly Javanese Women
Background: Vitamin D (25OHD) works as a lipid-soluble secosteroid hormone essential for metabolic activities, including bone mineralization. 1,25OHD and its receptor are transcription factors for various bone homeostasis genes.
Lusiana Batubara +6 more
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Pediatric DXA: clinical applications [PDF]
Normal bone mineral accrual requires adequate dietary intake of calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients; hepatic and renal activation of vitamin D; normal hormone levels (thyroid, parathyroid, reproductive and growth hormones); and neuromuscular functioning with sufficient stress upon the skeleton to induce bone deposition.
Binkovitz, Larry A. +2 more
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Elderly and senile people are characterized by a high prevalence of osteoporosis, which, in turn, increases the risk of fractures, including the repeated ones. Fractures in osteoporosis are an extremely unfavorable complication of the disease, leading to
Ekaterina N. Dudinskaya +4 more
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To the Editor : I want to commend Drs. Tough DeSapri and Brook for their excellent summary on the use of the FRAX tool in assessing the need for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in postmenopausal women.[1][1] A thought experiment that we engage in with our fellows is to take the FRAX tool ...
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Histological and Biological Effects of Some Soft Drinks on Male Albino Rats [PDF]
sodas that could have a caloric or noncaloric sweetener. Several studies showed that the excessive consumption of soft drinks leads to harmful health effects. This study aimed to determine the effects of some soft drinks on the public health by examining
Nehad R. EL-Tahan, Rania A. Ahmed
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Thank you for your commentary on “off-label” use of FRAX to better predict fracture risk for patients (such as those with diabetes or on high-risk medications) who don’t fit neatly into the FRAX algorithm.
Kristi Tough, DeSapri, Rachel, Brook
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Objetivo: Evaluar la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) y parámetros de 3D-Shaper a nivel de fémur proximal (FP) en adultos con hipofosfatasia (HPP) confirmada genéticamente y compararlos en aquellos sujetos con y sin fracturas.
Tornero C +7 more
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In vivo DXA measurements. [PDF]
In vivo DXA measurements.
Bridget M. Stroup (3190752) +5 more
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