{"title":"Hip fracture and type 2 diabetes mellitus","authors":"Ji-Young Seo","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Page 165"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shun-Cheong Ho , Gloria Hoi-Yee Li , Anskar Yu-Hung Leung , Kathryn Choon-Beng Tan , Ching-Lung Cheung
{"title":"Effects of bone metabolism on hematopoiesis: A Mendelian randomization study","authors":"Shun-Cheong Ho , Gloria Hoi-Yee Li , Anskar Yu-Hung Leung , Kathryn Choon-Beng Tan , Ching-Lung Cheung","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Osteoblast is known to regulate hematopoiesis according to preclinical studies but the causal relationship in human remains uncertain. We aimed to evaluate causal relationships of bone mineral density (BMD) with blood cell traits using genetic data.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Summary statistics from the largest available genome-wide association study were retrieved for total body BMD (TBBMD), lumbar spine BMD (LSBMD), femoral neck BMD (FNBMD) and 29 blood cell traits including red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet-related traits. Using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach, inverse-variance weighted method was adopted as main univariable MR analysis. Multivariable MR (MVMR) analysis was conducted to evaluate whether the casual effect is independent of confounders.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>BMD was positively associated with reticulocyte-related traits, including high light scatter reticulocyte count and percentage, immature reticulocyte fraction, reticulocyte count and percentage, with causal effect estimate (beta) ranging from 0.023 to 0.064. Conversely, inverse association of BMD with hematocrit, hemoglobin, and red blood cell count was observed, with beta ranging from −0.038 to −0.019. The association remained significant in MVMR analysis after adjustment for confounders. For white blood cells, BMD was inversely associated with neutrophil count (beta: 0.029 to −0.019) and white blood cell count (beta: 0.024 to −0.02). Results across TBBMD, LSBMD, and FNBMD were consistent.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study suggested bone metabolism had a causal effect on hematopoietic system in humans. Its causal effect on red blood cell traits was independent of confounders. Further studies on how improving bone health can reduce risk of hematological disorders are warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 151-156"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742307/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erythropoietin treatment and osteoporotic fracture risk in hemodialysis patients: A nationwide population-based study","authors":"Ching-Yu Lee , Fung-Chang Sung , Peir-Haur Hung , Chih-Hsin Muo , Meng-Huang Wu , Tsung-Jen Huang , Chih-Ching Yeh","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Concerns about erythropoietin (EPO) therapy for anemia in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) contributing to potential bone loss and increased fracture risks are growing. This study investigated the impact of EPO administration on the risk of common osteoporotic fractures in ESRD patients.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This population-based retrospective cohort study compared EPO users and non-EPO users among ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis, diagnosed with ESRD between 2000 and 2014 identified from the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan. The cohorts were matched at a propensity score ratio of 1:1, resulting in equal sample sizes of 2839. Variables related to comorbidities were considered.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>EPO users exhibited higher cumulative incidences of major osteoporotic fractures, hip fractures, spine fractures, and wrist fractures compared with the non-EPO user (all P < 0.001). In adjusted Cox regression models, higher adjusted subdistribution hazard ratios (aSHRs) were observed for major osteoporotic fractures (2.41, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.01–2.89), osteoporotic hip fractures (2.19, 95% CI = 1.69–2.85), spine fractures (2.50, 95% CI = 1.87–3.34), and wrist fractures (2.34, 95% CI = 1.44–3.78) in EPO users than in non-EPO users. The risk of major osteoporotic fractures significantly increased with increasing EPO doses (P for trend < 0.0001), and a similar trend was observed for the risks of osteoporotic spine and wrist fractures.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our findings suggest that EPO treatment in patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis is associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 157-164"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Osteoporosis in men—East and West: Can the twain meet? A perspective from Asia","authors":"Gerald Gui Ren Sng , Jean-Yves Reginster , Majed S. Alokail , Manju Chandran","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Osteoporosis in men remains a significantly underrecognized condition, with notable differences in bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk between Asian and Western populations. Despite 30% of hip fractures globally occurring in men, they are less likely to be diagnosed or treated for osteoporosis, especially in resource-limited settings. Given these disparities, a deeper understanding of osteoporosis epidemiology and treatment efficacy in men is essential, particularly in Asian populations.</div><div>This review synthesizes the latest evidence on the epidemiology, screening, and treatment of osteoporosis in men, with a focus on genetic, environmental, and epidemiological disparities between Eastern and Western populations. Additionally, the review examines existing controversies surrounding fracture risk screening in men and evaluates the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of pharmacological treatments such as bisphosphonates, denosumab, and anabolic agents.</div><div>Asian men exhibit lower peak BMD compared to their Caucasian counterparts, leading to potential misdiagnoses when using Caucasian-based BMD reference ranges. Screening tools like the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX)® show variability in performance across populations. Data on pharmacological treatment in men remain limited, although studies suggest comparable benefits to those observed in women. Larger studies, particularly in male and Asian populations, are urgently needed to refine diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.</div><div>Osteoporosis in men is underdiagnosed and undertreated globally, with pronounced disparities between populations. Current diagnostic tools and treatment protocols are not fully tailored to male and Asian populations. There is an urgent need for longitudinal studies focusing on male-specific osteoporosis management to reduce fracture risk and improve outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 131-144"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply on “Hip fracture and type 2 diabetes mellitus”: Bi-directional relationship between osteoporosis and diabetes","authors":"Suhas Krishnamoorthy, Ching-Lung Cheung","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Page 166"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742346/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Screening ability of dental students to detect osteoporosis on dental panoramic radiographs","authors":"Hizuru Osanai , Hiroko Kuroiwa , Shinichiro Yamada , Noriyuki Sugino , Takashi Nakamoto , Masahiko Ohtsuka , Yoshikazu Suei , Naoya Kakimoto , Akira Taguchi","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are frequently underdiagnosed. In Japan, general dental practitioners have begun using the cortical shape of the mandible on dental panoramic radiographs (PRs) to identify and refer women at risk of osteoporosis to medical professionals. It remains unclear whether dental students, after relevant education, possess the ability to identify these at-risk individuals. This study evaluated the ability of dental students to screen for osteoporosis on PRs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cohort of 113 fifth-year dental students participated in a lecture on osteoporosis screening using PRs. The students then categorized the mandibular inferior cortex on PRs from 30 postmenopausal women (11 with osteoporosis) as normal, mildly to moderately eroded, or severely eroded. Interobserver agreement between the students and an expert oral radiologist using two cortical groups (normal to moderately eroded and severely eroded) was assessed through kappa statistics. Screening ability for osteoporosis detection by identifying severely eroded cortices was calculated and compared with that of the Osteoporosis Self-assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-one (18.6%) students demonstrated moderate to substantial agreement with the expert. The mean sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values for these students in identifying osteoporosis were 60.2%, 88.0%, 76.3%, and 80.0%, respectively. For the OSTA, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 27.3%, 68.4%, 33.3%, and 61.9%, respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Even with minimal education, approximately one-fourth of dental students may accurately identify postmenopausal women with osteoporosis on PRs, outperforming questionnaire-based screening tools.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 4","pages":"Pages 145-150"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742331/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143019581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan K.L. Mak , Kathryn Choon Beng Tan , Janus Siu Him Wong , Martin Man Ho Chung , Ching-Lung Cheung
{"title":"Foot and knee deformities in relation to functional limitations and incident osteoarthritis: A prospective cohort study","authors":"Jonathan K.L. Mak , Kathryn Choon Beng Tan , Janus Siu Him Wong , Martin Man Ho Chung , Ching-Lung Cheung","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the relationships of foot and leg symptoms, structure, and function with functional limitations and osteoarthritis (OA).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We included 1253 participants (mean age 58.1 years) from the Hong Kong Osteoporosis Study who completed an examination on foot posture, function, pain, and presence of deformities such as hallux valgus and varus knee. Using logistic regression, we estimated cross-sectional associations of each foot and knee problem with functional outcomes (slow walking speed, self-reported falls, and functional limitations) and OA. Through linkage to electronic health records, we further examined their associations with incident OA over 8 years using Cox models. All models were adjusted for age, sex, and body mass index.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of hallux valgus, foot pain, and varus knee were 33.1%, 35.1%, and 25.8%, respectively. Planus foot posture was associated with varus knee, and pronated foot function was associated with hallux valgus. Of the assessed foot problems, only foot pain showed significant associations with functional outcomes, including functional limitations and recurrent falls. Foot pain was also associated with prevalent OA at baseline but not incident OA. Meanwhile, we observed a 3-times increased risk of incident OA associated with varus knee (95% CI = 1.48–6.10), and this association was particularly seen in older adults, women, and obese individuals.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>In community-dwelling Chinese adults, foot pain, but not the reported foot deformities, is associated with functional limitations and falls, while varus knee is associated with incident OA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 3","pages":"Pages 114-118"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142320048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Is ankle fracture related to low bone mineral density and subsequent fracture? A systematic review” [Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2020 6:151–159]","authors":"Atiporn Therdyothin , Nacharin Phiphopthatsanee , Wiwat Wajanavisit , Patarawan Woratanarat , Sukij Laohajaroensombat , Tulyapruek Tawonsawatruk","doi":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.afos.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19701,"journal":{"name":"Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia","volume":"10 3","pages":"Page 129"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142319495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}