Osteoporosis is a common chronic metabolic bone disorder. Recently, increasing numbers
of studies have demonstrated that Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4, a receptor located on the …

Recent findings agree that subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have a higher T-score and
higher fracture risk compared with subjects without diabetes. However, the actual number of …

Background: Osteopenia and osteoporosis are posing a long-term influence on the aging
population's health contributing to a higher risk of mortality, loss of autonomy …

The term “ovarian insufficiency” describes the decline of ovarian function resulting in fertility
loss and the marked decrease of ovarian steroid hormone production. From a clinical …

Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic disease characterized by disrupted bone
formation/resorption and homeostasis. Flavonoids extracted from traditional Chinese …

Purpose Osteoporosis is a common generalized skeletal disorder characterized by
compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture. This …

This article provides a brief overview of the pathophysiology and diagnosis of osteoporosis.
A mnemonic is introduced that highlights pharmaceutical treatment options based on the …

Moving from evidence to recommendations, guideline panels can influence decisions in
everyday clinical practice. Consequently, guideline panellists should carefully craft their …

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complicated spinal deformity with an
unknown origin. The progression of AIS and the severity of spinal curvature are both …

Context: Changes in hormone production and antral follicle count (AFC) occur in women
during the transition to menopause. A greater understanding of the physiologic mechanisms …