Robust data on osteoporosis in the Asia Pacific region could improve healthcare decision-
making. Osteoporosis affects 10–30% of women aged 40+, and up to 10% of men in 7 …

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs) have a greater negative
impact on nurses' physical and mental health. However, the epidemiologic characteristics of …

Background Osteoporosis and obesity are closely related, and the relationships between
different types of obesity and osteoporosis are inconsistent. Objective Our objective was to …

Background The prevalence of both lifestyle-related metabolic disorders and osteoporosis is
increasing in Asia. Objectives To conduct a systematic review of the published literature to …

Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was done in August 2015. The period
included for this search was from January 2005 to December 2014. The search was done for …

Purpose Musculoskeletal conditions can impair people's ability to undertake physical activity
as they age. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate perceived barriers and …

Background Musculoskeletal conditions and insufficient physical activity have substantial
personal and economic costs among contemporary aging societies. This study examined …

The objective of this study was to elucidate the effect of soybean oil (SbO) and sesame oil
(SO) supplemented diets on bone biomarkers changes in OVX (ovariectomized) rats. The …

This cross-sectional study was carried out to examine the association between osteoporosis
and specific risk factors among 384 women referred to the Radiology Department at King …

Background The literature lacks a consistent review of musculoskeletal symptoms in
postmenopausal women. Aim To identify features, measurements, determinants, treatments …