Opinion
Does ‘skeletal age’ describe fracture impact on mortality?
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
Mortality risk may be related to patients not fully understanding the consequence of a fragility fracture.
Opinion
Does weight loss surgery up the risk for bone fractures?
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
It’s important for people undergoing weight loss surgery to be cognizant of this potentially negative outcome and to take appropriate precautions...
Opinion
Autism and bone health: What you need to know
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
While children with ASD gain bone mass at a similar rate as neurotypical controls, they start at a deficit and seem unable to “catch up.”
Opinion
Bone-bashing effects of air pollution becoming clearer
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
Particulate matter induces systemic inflammation and an increase in cytokines that stimulate bone cells (osteoclasts) that cause bone loss.
Opinion
What impact do carbs have on bone health?
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
A high–glycemic index diet has been associated with a greater risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease, with lower bone density, and an...
Opinion
Which exercise is best for bone health?
- Author:
- Madhusmita Misra, MD, MPH
An optimal exercise regimen includes a combination of strength and resistance training; weight-bearing aerobic training; and exercises that build...