Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2022
Unravelling the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and trabecular bone score in U.S. adults.
Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a novel way for clinicians to evaluate bone quality. It is directly associated with the mechanical strength of bones and helps predict fractures. Vitamin D, a secosteroid that enhances calcium absorption, is commonly used to strengthen the skeletal system. ⋯ Our study shows that low serum levels of 25(OH)D may decrease the TBS, which represents the skeletal microarchitecture and is a fracture risk factor in individuals with normal T‑scores.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2022
Changes in osteoporosis therapy in postmenopausal women from the RAC-OST-POL Study: a 10-year follow-up.
Therapeutic regimens for osteoporosis are the key elements in the management of osteoporotic patients. ⋯ Changes in the therapy of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, observed in a 10‑year follow‑up of the RAC‑OST‑POL study, indicated that the level of care did not improve in this group of patients.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2022
Editorial CommentCOVID‑19: different waves and different outcomes.