Bone Density - Research News and Information

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Low dose beta-blocker prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats without affecting heart functions.

29 Nov 2008 Findings from animal studies have suggested that bone remodeling is under beta-adrenergic control. However, the level of adrenergic inhibition required to achieve the most favorable effects on the skeleton remains unknown. To address this question, ... Read more...

Dual-frequency ultrasound technique minimizes errors induced by soft tissue in ultrasound bone densitometry.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: Most bone ultrasound devices are designed for through-transmission measurements of the calcaneus. In principle, ultrasound backscattering measurements are possible at more typical fracture sites of the central skeleton. Unfortunately, ... Read more...

Effects of simvastatin on mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

30 Oct 2008 PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of local and systemic simvastatin application on distraction osteogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen New Zealand white rabbits underwent unilateral mandibular distraction ... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Bone Density'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Low dose beta-blocker prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats without affecting heart functions. 29 Nov 2008
• Dual-frequency ultrasound technique minimizes errors induced by soft tissue in ultrasound bone densitometry. 30 Oct 2008
• Effects of simvastatin on mandibular distraction osteogenesis. 30 Oct 2008
• Nanoscale architecture in atherosclerotic calcification. 30 Oct 2008
• [Metabolical characteristics in patients with multiple symmetrical lipomatosis] 26 Oct 2008
• Fractures are not in genes. 23 Oct 2008
• Apparent density patterns in subchondral bone of the sloth and anteater forelimb. 21 Oct 2008
• Current approaches to optimizing the treatment of endometriosis in adolescents. 19 Oct 2008
• IL-23 inhibits osteoclastogenesis indirectly through lymphocytes and is required for the maintenance of bone mass in mice. 13 Oct 2008
• Impact of trochanteric heterotopic ossification on measurement of femoral bone density following cemented total hip replacement. 29 Sep 2008
• Expression of secreted frizzled related protein 1, a Wnt antagonist, in brain, kidney, and skeleton is dispensable for normal embryonic development. 29 Sep 2008
• Recent developments in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis with bisphosphonates: enhanced efficacy by enhanced compliance. 29 Sep 2008
• Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and 20-microgram oral contraceptives on bone mineral density. 29 Sep 2008
• Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in children with osteopenia or osteoporosis. 29 Sep 2008
• Effect of long-term preservation on the mechanical properties of cortical bone in goats. 29 Sep 2008
• Changes in bone mineral status and bone size during pregnancy and the influences of body weight and calcium intake. 29 Sep 2008
• The growing skeleton is a busy place--can biochemical bone markers keep track of the action? 29 Sep 2008
• Food labeling: health claims; calcium and osteoporosis, and calcium, vitamin D, and osteoporosis. Final rule. 27 Sep 2008
• Calorie restriction and bone health in young, overweight individuals. 20 Sep 2008
• Skeletal health after continuation, withdrawal, or delay of alendronate in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy. 18 Sep 2008

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Technical information about 'Bone Density'

Definition: The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS.

Descriptor UI: D015519

Alternative terms: Bone Density; Bone Densities; Density, Bone; Bone Mineral Density; Bone Mineral Densities; Density, Bone Mineral; Bone Mineral Content; Bone Mineral Contents;

Related Mesh Headings: Absorptiometry, Photon;

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects; genetics; immunology; physiology; radiation effects; ethics;

Tree Number: G11.427.100;

History Note: 90