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Tuesday, October 27

Radiology

Lower bone density on lung scans linked to spine fractures

Over two years, spine fractures occurred in 0.9% of participants with normal bone mass, 2.0% with low bone mass and 5.9% with osteoporosis.Over two years, spine fractures occurred in 0.9% of participants with normal bone mass, 2.0% with low bone mass and 5.9% with osteoporosis.

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Cohort · 18,211 peopleVertebral fracture
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Journal of Clinical Medicine

Hip fracture surgery death rates were higher at 100 and older

Deaths by 12 months reached 80.6% among people aged 100 or older, compared with 30.1% among those aged 65–99 in a retrospective cohort.Deaths by 12 months reached 80.6% among people aged 100 or older, compared with 30.1% among those aged 65–99 in a retrospective cohort.

A pelvis with a fractured hip sits between a small group of mostly hollow gray figures and a larger group of mostly solid blue-green figures.
Cohort · 207 peopleHip fracture
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Arthritis & Rheumatology

Tramadol linked to lower death and fracture risks than some opioids

For tramadol, death hazard ratios—comparisons of rates over time—were 0.93 versus codeine, 0.81 versus hydrocodone and 0.40 versus oxycodone.For tramadol, death hazard ratios—comparisons of rates over time—were 0.93 versus codeine, 0.81 versus hydrocodone and 0.40 versus oxycodone.

A knee joint sits between small groups of upright people, with an intact thighbone beside one group and a fractured thighbone beside the other.
Cohort · 1,057,635 peopleBone fracture
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Environment International

Air pollution linked to higher fracture rates in Norway

Forearm fracture rates were 1.22 times as high in men and 1.24 times in women in the highest versus lowest thirds of fine-particle pollution.Forearm fracture rates were 1.22 times as high in men and 1.24 times in women in the highest versus lowest thirds of fine-particle pollution.

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Cohort studyBone fracture
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The Lancet Healthy Longevity

Multiple chronic conditions were common in five African sites

The weighted share with at least two chronic conditions was 36%, ranging from 6.6% in rural The Gambia to 62.0% in urban South Africa.The weighted share with at least two chronic conditions was 36%, ranging from 6.6% in rural The Gambia to 62.0% in urban South Africa.

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Cross-sectional · 5,296 peoplePopulations
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Monday, October 26

Scientific Reports

A regulatory RNA segment eases osteoporosis in mice

In an experiment in mice with their ovaries removed, the RNA segment eased physical features of osteoporosis.In an experiment in mice with their ovaries removed, the RNA segment eased physical features of osteoporosis.

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Mouse studyBones and joints
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Acta Orthopaedica

Internal fixation linked to fewer repeat hip surgeries in dementia

At 365 days, the weighted rate of repeat surgery was 7.6% with internal fixation compared with 13% with joint replacement.At 365 days, the weighted rate of repeat surgery was 7.6% with internal fixation compared with 13% with joint replacement.

A fractured upper femur held together by screws sits beside a smaller femur with a replacement joint and loose replacement components.
Cohort · 3,161 peopleDementia
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Clinical Interventions in Aging

Health scores linked to recovery after hip fracture surgery

A prospective cohort study of 1,796 older hip fracture patients followed for one year linked higher health scores to reduced mortality and better recovery.A prospective cohort study of 1,796 older hip fracture patients followed for one year linked higher health scores to reduced mortality and better recovery.

A large dark blue-green hip with a narrow fracture seam sits beside a smaller gray hip with a wider break, surrounded by upright and walking figures.
Cohort · 1,796 peopleHip fracture
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