Ca2+ is a ubiquitous intracellular messenger responsible for controlling numerous cellular
processes including fertilization, mitosis, neuronal transmission, contraction and relaxation …

Secondary causes of bone loss are not often considered in patients who are diagnosed as
having osteoporosis. In some studies, 20% to 30% of postmenopausal women and more …

CHAIR: Costanzo MR: Midwest Heart Foundation, Lombard Illinois, USA TASK FORCE 1:
Dipchand A: Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Ontario, Canada; Starling R: Cleveland …

Background Osteoporosis is common in patients with COPD, but its prevalence and
progression are not well characterized. Concerns have been raised over the possible …

PURPOSE: In contrast to renal and hepatic failure, congestive heart failure (CHF) has not
been associated with a defined metabolic bone disorder. However, low bone mass has …

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are highly effective in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune
conditions but their therapeutic use is limited by numerous adverse effects. Recent insights …

Osteoporosis, with resulting fractures, is a significant problem in patients with advanced
COPD. The etiology for the bone loss is diverse but includes smoking, vitamin D deficiency …

Background Osteoporosis and related fractures are a major complication after organ
transplantation. The aim of this study was to find out the frequency and predictors of …

Several studies, using dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA), have reported substantial
bone loss after bariatric surgery. However, profound weight loss may cause artifactual …

The success of organ transplantation is related to advances in immunosuppressive therapy.
These medications are associated with medical complications including bone damage. The …