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Hip Fracture Risk Prediction in Men Using Blood Marker

Bone health requires a balanced activity of various bone cell types including bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts.

Hip Fracture Risk Prediction in Men Using Blood Marker

Hip Fracture Risk Prediction in Men Using Blood Marker

Can we predict hip fracture risk in men? It can be done using the elevated blood levels of a certain protein that promotes bone destruction.

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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures. The bone mass is reduced and the bones are porous, thereby resulting in weakness of the skeletal system of the body.

Screening for Osteoporosis

Screening for Osteoporosis

The risk of suffering from osteoporotic fractures is 30-50% in women and 15 to 30% in men. Osteoporosis screening is currently recommended for women only.

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Consumption of caffeine in excess can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a chronic, painful bone disease in adults. Cutting down caffeine intake can help promote bone health.

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