پوکی استخوان یکی از شایع‌ترین بیماری‌های دوران سالمندی است که با کاهش تراکم استخوان و افزایش خطر شکستگی همراه است. شناسایی زودهنگام افراد در معرض خطر، نقشی کلیدی در پیشگیری از عوارض این بیماری دارد.

این مطالعه تأثیر یک برنامه آموزشی مجازی بر مدیریت پوکی استخوان برای پزشکان عمومی را ارزیابی کرد.

The associations between serum hemoglobin (Hb) levels and bone mineral density (BMD) were investigated in population of the 4th Iranian Multicenter Osteoporosis Study (IMOS). A positive relationship between Hb levels and BMD at hip and femoral neck were detected only in men. Purpose

نظام ثبت به هدف پاسخگویی به سوالات بالینی نظیر شیوع، مرگ و میر، هزینه و ... استقرار می یابد. نظام ثبت استئوپروز برنامه ای به منظور جمع آوری نظام مند داده ها از کلینیک ها و مراکز درمانی و تشخیصی مرتبط با استئوپروز است. این برنامه با مشارکت اداره بیماری های غیر واگیر وزارت بهداشت، درمان و آموزش پزشکی تدوین شده است.

This study highlights the multifactorial nature of BMD changes in individuals living with HIV. By identifying correlations between metabolic, hormonal, and disease-related factors and bone health, our findings bring attention to an often-overlooked aspect of HIV management, that is patients with HIV may benefit from routine BMD screening, as it could help identify early risks of low BMD.

Falls are a common cause of fractures in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with spontaneous falls among people aged ≥ 60 years in southern Iran.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) known as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has developed into a major source of health issue, especially for the elderly. In the present study, we investigated the association between continuous MetS (cMetS) score and its components with electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities in the community-dwelling older adults.

This study aimed to estimate the incidence rate of re-fracture and all-cause mortality rate in patients with hip fractures caused by minor trauma in the first year following the event.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the control of many chronic conditions, including hip fractures, worldwide. This study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of hip fractures in a referral orthopedic hospital in Iran. By understanding how the pandemic has influenced the care of hip fracture patients, we can gain valuable insights into the challenges, adaptations, and potential improvements in orthopedic healthcare during such public health crises.

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fracture in old age. Age and pathologic renal failure are independent risk factors for osteoporosis.