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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hongbo Dong, Yinkun Yan, Junting Liu, Hong Cheng, Xiaoyuan Zhao, Xinying Shan, Guimin Huang, Jie Mi
Summary: This study provided sex-and age-specific body fat reference centiles for Chinese children and adolescents using DXA. Different trends were observed in body fat development and distribution between genders and age groups. The proposed body fat references were lower than the US values but similar to Korean values.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Erika Aparecida Silveira, Larissa Silva Barbosa, Matias Noll, Hudson Azevedo Pinheiro, Cesar de Oliveira
Summary: The study aimed to validate the use of anthropometric equations to estimate body fat percentage in older adults. Results showed differences in predictions among different equations, indicating the need for developing specific equations for older adults.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sofia Lopes, Tatiana Fontes, Rejane Giacomelli Tavares, Luis Monteiro Rodrigues, Cintia Ferreira-Pego
Summary: This study compared BIA system and DXA for body composition assessment and found statistically significant disagreement between the two methods. Although there was a strong positive correlation in body composition parameters, BIA underestimated percent body fat and overestimated fat-free mass, potentially impacting the nutritional planning and outcomes for clinical dietitians.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ben Kirk, Ebrahim Bani Hassan, Sharon Brennan-Olsen, Sara Vogrin, Stefanie Bird, Jesse Zanker, Steven Phu, Jarrod D. Meerkin, Steven B. Heymsfield, Gustavo Duque
Summary: This study established reference ranges for LM and FM parameters from Hologic DXA machines in Australia, finding that LM indicators remained stable until age 50 then declined, while FM indicators progressively increased with age in both men and women.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marie Wasmuth Lundblad, Jonas Johansson, Bjarne K. Jacobsen, Sameline Grimsgaard, Lene Frost Andersen, Tom Wilsgaard, Laila A. Hopstock
Summary: The study found that total and abdominal fat mass has been increasing in the general population over the past two decades, with a more pronounced increase in the past decade and in younger age groups. Women had higher total fat mass than men, while men had higher VAT mass than women.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Inge A. L. P. van Beijsterveldt, Manouk van der Steen, Kirsten S. de Fluiter, Sander A. M. J. Spaans, Anita C. S. Hokken-Koelega
Summary: Childhood obesity is a global public health threat, and this study provides sex-specific reference values and charts for body composition and bone mineral density in children aged 2-5 years.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria D. Ballesteros-Pomar, Elena Gonzalez-Arnaiz, Begona Pintor-de-la Maza, David Barajas-Galindo, Diana Ariadel-Cobo, Lucia Gonzalez-Roza, Isidoro Cano-Rodriguez
Summary: The study found that in people with obesity, the reliability of estimating FM using multifrequency BIA is high, and for ALM estimation, BIA showed good correlation with DXA, but it tended to overestimate ALM when proprietary equations were used.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Martinez-Ferran, Luis A. Berlanga, Olga Barcelo-Guido, Michelle Matos-Duarte, Davinia Vicente-Campos, Sandra Sanchez Jorge, Carlos Romero-Morales, Soraya Casla-Barrio, Diego Munguia-Izquierdo, Helios Pareja-Galeano
Summary: This study compared the sensitivity of different methods to measure fat-free mass (FFM) and analyzed their accuracy in recreationally resistance-trained males. The results showed that different techniques led to varying estimates of FFM compared with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Consuelo Velazquez-Alva, Maria Esther Irigoyen-Camacho, Marco Antonio Zepeda-Zepeda, Itzam Rangel-Castillo, Isabel Arrieta-Cruz, Luciano Mendoza-Garces, Antonio Castano-Seiquer, Javier Flores-Fraile, Roger Gutierrez-Juarez
Summary: This study found that BIA yielded good results in the estimation of BF% among women with heights over 145 cm. The Woolcott predictive equation based on waist circumference and height ratio showed no significant differences compared to DXA in the paired comparison; however, the large error of estimates observed may limit its application.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Therese K. Wichmann, Julian Wolfson, Erica J. Roelofs, Tyler A. Bosch, Christopher W. Bach, Jonathan M. Oliver, Aaron Carbuhn, Philip R. Stanforth, Donald R. Dengel
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate longitudinal body composition changes in NCAA Division I football players by position, categorized by season and age. The study found significant differences in body fat percentage, fat mass, lean mass, and bone mineral density among different position groups and seasons. Age was positively correlated with fat mass, visceral adipose tissue, lean mass, and total body mass.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rikke Bannebjerg Baarts, Mads Radmer Jensen, Ole Michael Hansen, Bryan Haddock, Eva Prescott, Peter Hovind, Lene Simonsen, Jens Bulow, Charlotte Suetta
Summary: This study aimed to provide reference data for visceral fat mass (VFM) in a large, healthy Caucasian adult population. The researchers measured total and regional fat mass using whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans and quantified VFM using the CoreScan application. The results showed that VFM increased with age and was higher in men compared to women.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
K. J. Arslanian, U. T. Fidow, T. Atanoa, F. Unasa-Apelu, T. Naseri, A. I. Wetzel, A. Pomer, R. L. Duckham, S. T. McGarvey, J. A. Strayer, E. E. Kershaw, D. E. Weeks, N. L. Hawley
Summary: The study found that the CREBRF rs373863828 minor allele (A) in Samoan infants is associated with increased bone mass and lean mass, but not with increased BMI or adiposity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Martinez-Ferran, Eleh Rafei, Carlos Romero-Morales, Margarita Perez-Ruiz, Alberto Lam-Melendez, Diego Munguia-Izquierdo, Helios Pareja-Galeano
Summary: This study examines the validity of widely used field methods for estimating body fat percentage in soccer players. The equation based on iliac crest and triceps skinfold measurements is found to be the best method for body fat assessment in footballers.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jesica Tamara Jacoby, Bruna Bento dos Santos, Tatiele Nalin, Karina Colonetti, Lilia Farret Refosco, Carolina F. M. de Souza, Poli Mara Spritzer, Soraia Poloni, Roberta Hack-Mendes, Ida Vanessa Doederlein Schwartz
Summary: The association between bone mineral density (BMD) and hepatic glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) is still unclear. This study found that patients with hepatic GSDs may have low BMD, especially in the presence of muscular involvement and poor metabolic control. Systematic nutritional monitoring of these patients is essential.
Article
Orthopedics
Christina Enciso Holm, Peter Horstmann, Michala Skovlund Sorensen, Karen Dyreborg, Michael Mork Petersen
Summary: This study evaluated the adaptive remodeling of periprosthetic cortical bone after tumor-prosthesis insertion in patients with sarcomas and metastatic bone disease. The results showed a decrease in bone mineral density over time, mainly caused by stress shielding and immobilization.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
B. A. M. Larsson, L. Johansson, H. Johansson, K. F. Axelsson, N. Harvey, L. Vandenput, P. Magnusson, E. McCloskey, E. Liu, J. A. Kanis, D. Sundh, M. Lorentzon
Summary: The TUG test predicts the risk of major osteoporotic fracture and hip fracture independently of clinical risk factors and bone mineral density. A slow TUG time is associated with an increased fracture risk, even after adjusting for clinical risk factors and femoral neck BMD.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Svedlund, Bojan Tubic, Anders Elfvin, Per Magnusson, Diana Swolin-Eide
Summary: This study investigated the potential influence of the FTO gene on body mass and composition in women with anorexia undergoing nutrition therapy. The results showed significant differences in BMI, fat mass, and fat/muscle area ratio among different FTO genotypes during treatment. However, the study did not find evidence to support the need for personalized nutrition therapy based on FTO genotype.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mathias Haarhaus, Anders Fernstrom, Abdul Rashid Qureshi, Per Magnusson
Summary: Studies have found that in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), serum B1x is associated with improved survival, changes in abdominal aortic calcification score, and aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV). Patients with B1x as an indicator have lower bone turnover, suggesting a reduced cardiovascular risk profile.
Article
Pediatrics
Carin Skogastierna, Anders Elfvin, Sverker Hansson, Per Magnusson, Diana Swolin-Eide
Summary: The study found that Swedish children born before 28 gestational weeks have an increased risk of renal impairment, which may impact their health. It is recommended to assess the kidney function of these individuals at least once during adolescence, as well as conduct further investigations and management.
Letter
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cecilia Pettersson, Ola Wallengren, Anna Svedlund, Diana Swolin-Eide, Gunilla Paulson Karlsson, Lars Ellegard
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Omran, Diana Atanasova, Filip Landgren, Per Magnusson
Summary: This article reviews recent progress in the study of SOST gene, including the regulation pathways, structural and functional properties of sclerostin, and its pathophysiology. It also introduces the development of new assay methods and the importance of standardization work.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mathias Haarhaus, Giuseppe Cianciolo, Simona Barbuto, Gaetano La Manna, Lorenzo Gasperoni, Giovanni Tripepi, Mario Plebani, Maria Fusaro, Per Magnusson
Summary: This narrative review summarizes recent clinical investigations and mechanisms linking alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) to inflammation, metabolic syndrome, vascular calcification, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Further discussions include the association between ALP, vitamin K, bone metabolism, and fracture risk in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as advancements in pharmacological strategies to modulate ALP expression in CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD).
Article
Oncology
Annika Svanstrom Rojvall, Christian Buchli, Maria Saaf, Per Magnusson, Angelique Floter Radestad, Anna Martling, Josefin Segelman
Summary: This study investigated the association between pelvic radiotherapy (RT) and changes in serum bone biomarkers in women with rectal cancer. The results showed that preoperative RT was associated with an increase in the formation marker PINP. Additionally, radiation-induced bone injuries were detected in some participants, which were associated with higher levels of BALP.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anna Svedlund, Cecilia Pettersson, Bojan Tubic, Lars Ellegard, Anders Elfvin, Per Magnusson, Diana Swolin-Eide
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of anorexia nervosa (AN) on bone health and the long-term effects of bone and biomarkers in AN patients. The findings highlight the importance of early detection and organized long-term follow-up of bone health in young women.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Anna-Karin Kroksmark, Lars Alberg, Mar Tulinius, Per Magnusson, Ann-Charlott Soderpalm
Summary: This study investigated bone health in children and adolescents with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) over a two-year period, and found that all patients had low bone mineral density levels. The study also found a significant correlation between motor function and bone density. Furthermore, the nusinersen treatment group showed a positive development in bone mass.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diana Swolin-Eide, Gun Forsander, Auste Pundziute Lycka, Daniel Novak, Johannes Grillari, Andreas B. Diendorfer, Matthias Hackl, Per Magnusson
Summary: This case-control study aimed to investigate potential differences in circulating miRNAs between young individuals with long-duration type 1 diabetes (T1D) and healthy controls, as well as the expression of these identified miRNAs across different tissues. The results showed that 27 miRNAs were upregulated and one was downregulated in T1D. Six of these miRNAs were tissue-enriched. These findings have important implications for studying biomarkers for diabetes-related complications.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jemima E. Schadow, David Maxey, Toby O. Smith, Mikko A. J. Finnila, Sarah L. Manske, Neil A. Segal, Andy Kin On Wong, Rachel A. Davey, Tom Turmezei, Kathryn S. Stok
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the published parameters for assessing subchondral bone in human osteoarthritis using computed tomography. The study identified clinically meaningful parameter categories and emphasized the importance of quantification and standardized measurement methods for improving the evaluation of disease progression.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Lindsay L. Loundagin, Kim D. Harrison, Xuan Wei, David M. L. Cooper
Summary: This study developed new techniques to define zones of BMU activity based on the 3D morphology of remodeling spaces in rabbit cortical bone and integrated morphological data with the BMU longitudinal erosion rate (LER) to elucidate the spatial-temporal coordination of BMUs and estimate mineral apposition rate (MAR). The results showed that the manual and semi-automated methods accurately defined the zones of remodeling spaces, and these techniques have the potential to assess dynamic parameters of bone resorption and formation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Soroush Masrouri, Farzad Esmaeili, Maryam Tohidi, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh
Summary: This study examined the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline and fracture incidence. The results showed that rapid kidney function decline (RKFD) can increase the incidence of fractures among the general population.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Steven J. Meas, Gabriella M. Daire, Michael A. Friedman, Rachel Denapoli, Preetam Ghosh, Joshua N. Farr, Henry J. Donahue
Summary: Age- and disuse-related bone loss both lead to decreases in bone mineral density, cortical thickness, and trabecular thickness and connectivity. It is important to experimentally compare these two mechanisms at a structural and transcriptomic level to better understand their similarities and differences. This study compares the effects of hindlimb unloading and aging on bone microarchitecture and gene expression in mice, finding that while both induce similar changes, aging has a greater impact on the transcriptome and tissue level.
Correction
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Masaru Matsuoka, Sho Tsukamoto, Yuta Orihara, Rieko Kawamura, Mai Kuratani, Nobuhiko Haga, Kenji Ikebuchi, Takenobu Katagiri
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rachel Kohler, Amy Creecy, David R. Williams, Matthew R. Allen, Joseph M. Wallace
Summary: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary bone disease that weakens bones and increase fracture risk. Current interventions mainly focus on increasing bone mass, but the compromised tissue-level material properties are not addressed. A study found that a RAL analog could reduce fracture risk, but further development is needed for optimal results in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
So Jeong Park, Eunhye Ji, Hyun Ju Yoo, Kyunggon Kim, Sunghwan Ji, Ji Yeon Baek, Jin Young Lee, Hee-Won Jung, Il-Young Jang, Eunju Lee, Namki Hong, Beom-Jun Kim
Summary: The study analyzed the relationship between serum lumican levels and osteosarcopenia in older adults, showing that older adults with osteosarcopenia had lower serum lumican levels. Lower serum lumican levels were associated with reduced bone mass and grip strength, indicating that lumican levels could be used as a biomarker for assessing the risk of osteosarcopenia, osteoporosis, or sarcopenia in older adults.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Michael B. Chavez, Michelle H. Tan, Tamara N. Kolli, Natalie L. Andras, Brian L. Foster
Summary: This study revealed the complex mechanisms by which disabling BSP functional domains led to profound and distinct changes in cementoblast cell functions, including dysregulated gene expression and reduced mineralization.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Julien Seiller, Blandine Merle, Romain Fort, Emilie Virot, Solene Poutrel, Giovanna Cannas, Arnaud Hot, Roland Chapurlat
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of bone fragility in sickle cell patients and to evaluate the potential risk factors and associated complications.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chirantap Oza, Anuradha Khadilkar, Pranay Goel, Madhura Karguppikar, Nikhil Shah, Nikhil Lohiya, Shruti Mondkar, Prashant Patil, Hemchand Prasad, Ankita Maheshwari, Dipali Ladkat, Neha Kajale, Chidvilas More, Devarati Khurjekar, Vaman Khadilkar
Summary: This study revealed that BoneXpert (BX) can be used for accurate assessment of bone age and screening of bone health in Indian children and youth with type-1 diabetes (T1D). 51.5% of T1D subjects showed significantly decreased metacarpal index (MCI). Height, Tanner stage, and vitamin D concentrations were positively correlated with MCI, while HbA1c and disease duration were negatively correlated with MCI.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mariam R. Farman, Catherine Rehder, Theodora Malli, Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, Kathryn Dahir, Gabriel Angel Martos-Moreno, Agnes Linglart, Keiichi Ozono, Lothar Seefried, Guillermo del Angel, Gerald Webersinke, Francesca Barbazza, Lisa K. John, Sewmi M. A. Delana Mudiyanselage, Florian Hoegler, Erica Burner Nading, Erin Huggins, Eric T. Rush, Ahmed El-Gazzar, Priya S. Kishnani, Wolfgang Hoegler
Summary: The ALPL gene variant database serves as an archive for interpreting the clinical significance of ALPL gene variants, facilitating the reclassification of VUS and continuous updates. The project establishes an international expert consortium, providing a multidisciplinary collaboration framework to improve genetic counseling and medical decision-making for HPP patients.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giovanni Adami, Davide Gatti, Maurizio Rossini, Alessandro Giollo, Matteo Gatti, Francesco Bertoldo, Eugenia Bertoldo, Amy S. Mudano, Kenneth G. Saag, Ombretta Viapiana, Angelo Fassio
Summary: Certain diseases requiring glucocorticoids are independently associated with an increased risk of fractures. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and neurological diseases are associated with both vertebral and non-vertebral fracture risk, while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are only associated with non-vertebral fractures.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Frank C. Ko, Rong Xie, Brandon Willis, Zoe G. Herdman, Bryan A. Dulion, Hoomin Lee, Chun-do Oh, Di Chen, D. Rick Sumner
Summary: Intramembranous bone regeneration is important in joint and tooth replacement, but its underlying mechanisms are not well understood. This study found that increased periostin gene expression preceded increases in osteogenic genes during bone regeneration. Using a genetic mouse model, the researchers discovered that cells transiently expressing periostin played a critical role in intramedullary intramembranous bone regeneration.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
T. Savikangas, T. H. Suominen, M. Alen, T. Rantalainen, S. Sipila
Summary: Regular exercise, especially high-intensity physical activity, can help slow down age-related bone loss and prevent a decline in femoral neck bone mineral density.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mishaela R. Rubin, Ruban Dhaliwal
Summary: The increased risk of fractures observed in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) cannot be solely explained by modest decreases in areal bone mineral density (BMD). Accumulation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) in bone has been suggested as a possible cause for the increased bone fragility in diabetes. Although the evidence linking AGEs and fractures in individuals with T1D is limited, recent data show that AGEs, as measured by skin intrinsic fluorescence, are a risk factor for lower BMD in T1D. Further research is needed to determine if there is a causal relationship between fractures and AGEs in T1D. If confirmed, this could lead to interventions that can reduce AGE accumulation and ultimately reduce fractures in T1D patients.