Prevalent vertebral deformities predict mortality and hospitalizatlon 1n older women with low bone mass

Article Abstract:

Increased risks of mortality and hospitalization are incurred by older women with low bone mass who have prevalent vertebral deformities, according to results of a prospective cohort study involving 6459 community-dwelling women in 11 clinical centers in the US. Other known predictors could not account for all of the increased risk.

Statistical Data Included, Bones, Abnormalities, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Vertebrae

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Intentional and unintentional weight loss increase bone loss and hip fracture risk in older women

Article Abstract:

The hypothesis, that unintentional weight loss increases the rate of bone loss and risk of hip fracture more than intentional weight loss, is investigated. Findings indicate that older women who experience weight loss have increased rates of hipbone loss and a two-fold greater risk of subsequent hip fracture.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Weight loss, Hip fractures

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Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and mortality in older women: study of osteoporotic fractures

Article Abstract:

The effects of visual impairment on osteoporotic fractures in older women are analyzed.

Injuries, Prevention, Complications and side effects, Diseases, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures, Vision disorders

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