Areal bone mineral density (aBMD) is currently the gold standard for the diagnosis of
osteoporosis, however, it has its own pitfalls. Trabecular bone score (TBS), a novel tool in …

This study from southern India showed that the trabecular microarchitecture and proximal
hip geometry were significantly impaired in postmenopausal women with diabetes as …

The prevalence of osteoporosis is about 40%–50% in postmenopausal women and 20% in
older men. The limited availability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanners …

This cross-sectional study done on 5356 postmenopausal women showed that OSTA may
be used as a reliable screening tool for osteoporosis across different regions of India, a …

426 INDIAN J MED RES, NOVEMBER 2019 retinopathy and neuropathy associated
increased risk for falls and hence, subsequent fractures. The bone changes in T2DM are …

Inadequate sleep has been shown to be detrimental to several body systems, including the
bone. We proposed to study the impact of insomnia on bone health in Indian …

Objectives Excess dietary salt causes increased urinary calcium and this may lead to bone
loss. We proposed to study the association between dietary salt intake and bone health in …

Background: There is paucity of literature on the impact of teriparatide on hip geometry and
bone microarchitecture globally and none from the Indian subcontinent. This study …

Purpose: Epidemiological studies have shown an association between coronary artery
disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. We studied the prevalence of CAD among …

In a defined geographic area in rural India (1, 60,000 population), osteoporosis detection
and calcium and vitamin D supplementation program was instituted. Of the eligible 15,386 …