Medscape

Chronic PPI Use Weakens Bones, but Only in Men

Chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use was significantly associated with lower trabecular bone scores (TBS) and bone mineral density (BMD) at all sites in males, but not in females. The relationship ...
Medscape

Romosozumab Improves Bone Strength in Women With T2D

Romosozumab for 12 months followed by alendronate for 24 months leads to greater improvements in lumbar spine bone density and trabecular bone scores than alendronate alone for 36 months in ...
Renal & Urology News

Chronic PPI Use Affects Bone Quality Among Men

Chronic proton pump inhibitor use was linked to worse trabecular bone quality and bone mineral density among men but not women. Among men, chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is associated with ...
WGNO

Wake Radiology UNC Rex Healthcare’s Advanced Screening Bone Density Scan Technology Provides New Early-Warning Information to Patients About Osteoporosis Risk

Raleigh, N.C., July 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wake Radiology is the first outpatient provider in the Triangle to offer a standard bone density scan with trabecular bone score (TBS). These advanced ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: What is the difference between bone density test T-score and Z-score?

DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...