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Mineral Density28
  • Osteoporosis is calculated with a quantitative assessment of bone density, which is called Bone Mineral Density (BMD). (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • Body mass index is positively associated with bone mineral density in US older adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Ma M, Feng Z, Liu X, Jia G, Geng B, Xia Y. The saturation effect of body mass index on bone mineral density for people over 50 years old: a cross-sectional study of the US population. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 4 , 5 ) There are also formulas, such as the Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score, which predict mechanical complications after ASD surgery, and the GAPB system, which combines body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD) with the GAP score. (researchsquare.com)
  • ABSTRACT To test the hypothesis that regional fat and not total body weight has a protective effect on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women, a cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from March 2008 to June 2009 on 303 healthy postmenopausal women presenting to the osteoporosis unit for screening purposes. (who.int)
  • The following variables were measured and collected: age, gender, body mass index (BMI), bone mineral density (BMD), volume of bone cement injected, bone cement leakage, fractured vertebra segment, contact between bone cement and endplates, serum of calcium and phosphorus, and six kinds of bone turnover markers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 50 (n=3,296) found every unit increase in body mass index (BMI) was associated with a 0.0082 g/cm2 increase in bone mineral density (BMD). (umaryland.edu)
  • To analyze the relationship between age, body mass index (BMI), bone mineral density (BMD), and alveolar bone resorption with menopause duration in postmenopausal women. (bvsalud.org)
  • Osteoporosis is characterized by bone mineral density (BMD), thus increasing bone fragility and fracture risk. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bone mineral density at lumbar spine increased 0.04 g/cm 2 on average in the risedronate group versus 0.01 g/cm 2 in the placebo group (p=0.007). (bmj.com)
  • The mean increase in total hip bone mineral density was 0.03 versus 0.01 g/cm 2 , respectively (p=0.071). (bmj.com)
  • Objectives To assess the effect of regular PPI intake on bone mineral density (BMD) and microarchitecture in patients with iRMDs. (bmj.com)
  • Physical activity consisting of high mechanical stress has shown a positive relationship with bone mineral density (BMD) in female athletic populations. (wku.edu)
  • Purpose: Given the lack of research investigating surfing and bone health, we aimed to assess the bone mineral density (BMD) of middle-aged and older surfers. (edu.au)
  • Background: Positive association between body weight and bone mass is well established, and the concept of body mass index (BMI) is associated with higher areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and reduced fracture risk. (uaeu.ac.ae)
  • However, little is known about the differences in sensitivity and specificity among these measurements for screening low bone mineral density (BMD). (bvsalud.org)
  • Diagnosis is currently based mainly on bone mineral density (BMD) measurements using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), considered the "gold standard" method. (bvsalud.org)
  • These measurements have been used as indices to predict osteopenia and osteoporosis since they are correlated with systemic bone mineral density (BMD) values measured with DXA 15 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Total hip bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. (healthpartners.com)
  • Programmes should also identify those at risk for fractures, on the basis of age, gender, bone mineral density, history of fracture, and lifetime use of agents such as alcohol, tobacco and corticosteroids, and incorporate strategies aimed at such people for preventing falls or lessening their impact. (who.int)
  • Stature and body mass were measured, bone mineral content (BMC), areal bone mineral density (aBMD), lean soft and fat tissues assessed using DXA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Puberty appeared as a period of significant intra-individual changes in lean soft tissue and bone mineral density. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Physical training performed at a moderate or high intensity (aerobic or anaerobic) can reduce fatigue, improve quality of life, improve sleep quality, and increase bone mineral density in women survivors of breast cancer. (frontiersin.org)
  • It is the result of bone turnover abnormalities and the decrease of bone mineral density (BMD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bone mineral density was assessed by DXA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bone disease in patients with CKD-5D is the result of bone turnover abnormalities and the decrease of bone mineral density (BMD). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at L1 lumbar spine by DEXA. (osteoporoza.pl)
  • Disease-related inflammation in RA is associated with low Bone Mineral Density (BMD). (lu.se)
Density28
Osteoporosis16
  • In addition to DEXA, osteoporosis examination can be performed with measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a ratio of weight and height. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • To analyze the correlation among BMD, BMI and Osteocalcin in Postmenopausal women, to investigate the possibility of using osteocalcin examination to predict the mandibular bone osteoporosis. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • Osteoporosis will cause mandible resorption, which in turn cause the failure of osteointegration between the implant and the jaw bone [ 1 ]. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • World Health Organisation (WHO) defines osteoporosis as a disease that is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural destruction of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased risk of fracture. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • If you are 65 years or older, a slightly higher BMI may help protect you from thinning of the bones (osteoporosis). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Baseline patient information (age, gender, menopausal status, body mass index, use of bone-thinning agents, presence of osteoporosis), tumor characteristics (histology, lesion appearance and extent) and treatment parameters (dose/fractionation, prior radiation/surgery) were documented. (oldcitypublishing.com)
  • Although it does not cause death, menopause can decrease quality of life and lead to degenerative diseases especially bone loss or osteoporosis [2]. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods Cross-sectional baseline data from the single center Rh-GIOP cohort ("Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases or Psoriasis") were used. (bmj.com)
  • Weakening of the bones, or osteoporosis, is a condition where the fluid inside the bone begins to decrease. (edules.com)
  • Low bone mass, leading to osteoporosis, increases risk of fragility fractures, and low muscle mass, termed sarcopenia , is associated with declining muscle strength, impaired physical function, and ultimately loss of independence and lower quality of life. (sagepub.com)
  • Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue leading to increased susceptibility to fractures, most commonly of the hip, spine and wrist. (who.int)
  • Bone loss resulting in osteoporosis is primarily a consequence of normal ageing, but can also arise owing to impaired development of peak bone mass or excessive loss during adulthood. (who.int)
  • A strategy for osteoporosis prevention, which fits well with prevention of other noncommunicable diseases, should accentuate proper nutrition (in this case to include adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D and protein), weight-bearing (aerobic) exercise, maintenance of proper body- mass index, abstinence from tobacco use, and avoidance of excessive alcohol use, and should also stress moderate exposure to sunlight. (who.int)
  • Calcaneal Ultrasonometer a portable device highly correlated with DEXA (Langton and Langton 2000 Because of abundant research on the calcaneus compared to other bone segments this technique is the only validated QUS measurement for indicating osteoporosis. (technologybooksindustrialprojectreports.com)
  • Although numerous cut-off points for QUS bone health classifications are available we Everolimus (RAD001) adopt a calcaneal QUS-specific T-score threshold of ?1.8 to identify individuals with clinically-defined low BMD and increased risk of osteoporosis (Frost et al. (technologybooksindustrialprojectreports.com)
  • Osteoporosis occurs uniformly in individuals with SCI, with bone loss beginning immediately after the injury. (medscape.com)
Fractures9
  • In order to prevent fractures, treatment with bone protecting drugs appears warranted early in the course of bone disease when bone loss is not yet prominent. (bmj.com)
  • This annotation describes the approaches to the femur that can be used to facilitate the surgical management of peri- and interprosthetic fractures of the femur at all levels using either modern methods of fixation or revision arthroplasty. (boneandjoint.org.uk)
  • Accordingly, cases with osteopenia also present high rates of bone fractures 5 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Such parameters may also provide useful information for the diagnosis of osteoporotic alterations and prediction of bone fractures 6,7 . (bvsalud.org)
  • One of the most easily seen signs of weak bones is frequent breaks or fractures, often from minor injuries or falls. (edules.com)
  • Weak bones can affect the alignment of the spine, causing changes in posture and increasing the risk of vertebral fractures. (edules.com)
  • The findings regarding higher AAC and increased risk of fracture were not altered in additional analyses accounting for degree of trauma, estimated glomerular filtration rate, presence of lumbar vertebral fractures (which may bias AAC assessment), preexisting cardiovascular disease, ankle brachial index, or competing risk of death. (healthpartners.com)
  • It can induce serious bone health problems, especially fragility fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Features of spinal involvement in RA include erosive synovitis, ligamentous subluxation, osteopenia, and vertebral-body fractures. (medscape.com)
Lumbar spine2
  • Three co-primary outcomes (all reported as T-scores) were defined: BMD of the left femoral neck and the lumbar spine, and the trabecular bone score (TBS). (bmj.com)
  • Bone densities of the lumbar spine and whole body were measured semiannually by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. (nih.gov)
Alkaline phosphatase7
Measurement10
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common and useful measurement of body fat that helps individuals understand the difference between being overweight and obese. (wikipedia.org)
  • Of these methods, one that is both accurate and practical is skinfold measurement. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Skinfold is a preferred method of body fat measurement for non-clinical settings because it is easy to administer with proven accuracy and is not obtrusive with regards to the patient. (ucdavis.edu)
  • BMI correlates mildly with body fat but when used in conjunction with a body fat measurement gives a very accurate presentation of your current weight status. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Body mass index measurement and menopause duration were collected. (bvsalud.org)
  • This simple and effective assessment provides clients with an accurate measurement of their body fat percentage, fat-free mass and fat mass in pounds. (health.mil)
  • The device offers a more sophisticated measurement of your body composition than the traditional metric of Body Mass Index, or BMI, which only measures weight with respect to height. (health.mil)
  • The body fat analyzer measure can detect various elements of human body and analyze human health status, which applies the accurate measurement of AVR microcomputer controller. (beautitown.com)
  • We aimed to determine the usefulness of serum bone turnover markers and BMD measurement by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in hemodialysis patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • DXA measurement is necessary for the monitoring for bone loss. (biomedcentral.com)
Resorption5
  • All scans were performed by regression model was done for detec- more body fat have lower rates of bone trained physicians and analysed by the tion of the independent risk factors resorption (an independent predictor researcher. (who.int)
  • Categorical determinations of age, BMI, BMD, and alveolar bone resorption were based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. (bvsalud.org)
  • The longer the duration of menopause, the more estradiol function decreases, which causes osteoclasts to become active in bone resorption [3]. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions Low bone tissue mass is widespread in Korean HIV-positive men going through antiretroviral therapy and could be connected with elevated bone tissue resorption. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Both bone resorption and bone formation markers in patients with CKD-5D may be up- or down-regulated by systemic hormones such as parathormone. (biomedcentral.com)
Fracture risk2
  • In addition, bone microarchitecture as a potential mediator of fracture risk has not been studied. (bmj.com)
  • Long-term fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis : impact of early sustained DAS28-remission and restored function, progressive erosive disease, body mass index, autoantibody positivity and glucocorticoids. (lu.se)
Turnover6
  • Process of bone formation by osteoblasts can be examined by bone marker such as Osteocalcin, as a parameter (alone or in combination with BMD) to determine metabolic bone disorders during bone formation and bone remodeling (bone turnover). (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • Objectives To ascertain the associations of serum bone turnover markers (BTMs) levels with body mass index (BMI) in Chinese children and adolescents, and whether the influence of BMI, age, pubertal stage on BTMs varied by gender. (researchgate.net)
  • Change of T-scores and concentrations of bone turnover markers were consistent with a beneficial effect of risedronate when compared with placebo. (bmj.com)
  • Markers of bone turnover and FGF23 may play a role in the diagnosis of bone disease in hemodialysis patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bone biopsy remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of bone turnover abnormalities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We found a 47.3% (18.57 88.4) decrease in BALP concentration and a 57.4% (12.6 7 95.6) decrease in NTx concentration after EP therapy in the group with low bone mass (group A). Conclusions: The biochemical markers of bone turnover BALP and NTx may be a sensitive indicator of the antiresorptive estrogen effect on bone in girls with low bone mass. (osteoporoza.pl)
Patients18
  • However, with these expanded options comes the need for evidence-based guidance to help health care providers offer -quality family planning care to their patients, including choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method for individual circumstances and using that method correctly, consistently, and continuously to maximize effectiveness. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose is to explore the risk factors among several potential predictors for the height loss of treated vertebral bodies after PVP in patients with OVCF. (biomedcentral.com)
  • METHODS: Scheimpflug imaging (Pentacam) was performed for 14 patients with cystinosis and 16 age-matched controls. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods This double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial of risedronate with calcium and vitamin D supplementation was performed in osteopenic Crohn's disease patients. (bmj.com)
  • Patients and methods: This cross-sectional survey took place in May, 2018 in Kodjokro, a village in the south-east of Côte d'Ivoire. (bvsalud.org)
  • Briefly, patients with iRMDs were prospectively enrolled and assessed with DXA scans, laboratory testing, and bone-health-related questionnaires since 2015. (bmj.com)
  • Patients and methods: In a cross-sectional observational design, we compared a group of middle-aged and older surfers to a group of non-surfers, age- and sex-matched controls. (edu.au)
  • In 130 patients, the submaximal activity was unrelated to disease (e.g., bone marrow and renal toxicity in 48% and maximal renal absorbed dose in 23%), and they were included. (snmjournals.org)
  • Body weight was measured to the nearest half-kilogram with patients wearing light clothing and without shoes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence Epothilone D of low bone tissue mass can vary greatly in different cultural groups and much less is known about the characteristics of low bone mass in Asian HIV-positive individuals than in Western patients. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Considering that there is a designated OCLN predominance of males in the medical center where this study was conducted and that gender is an important risk element for low bone mass we chose to include only male patients. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Bone disease is common in patients undergoing hemodialysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This hormone inhibits phosphate reabsorption and renal production of 1,25(OH) vitamin D. FGF23 regulates phosphate and vitamin D. This hormone plays an important role in bone metabolism of patients with chronic kidney disease [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Moreover, the assessment of bone mass in patients under dialysis is not yet codified. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients with disease that may affect bone such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease, cirrhosis, and endocrinopathies except diabetes were also excluded. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods: Analysis of fracture outcome in the prospective cohort of 2557 patients with early RA (67% women, mean age 58.1 ± 15.6 years) during an observation period of 10.6 ± 4.7 years. (lu.se)
  • This novel HPLC-MS/MS method was utilized to characterize recent tobacco exposure in EVALI case patients. (cdc.gov)
  • This posed a challenge during an investigation of a nationwide tuberculosis outbreak that occurred when bone allograft contaminated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Lot A) was implanted into 113 patients in 18 U.S. states, including two patients at one healthcare facility in Colorado. (cdc.gov)
Predictors4
  • Body mass index versus dual energy x-ray absorptiometry-derived indexes: predictors of cardiovascular and diabetic disease risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: In police officers, DEXA indexes are better predictors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: LM and FM should be regarded as strong predictors for bone mass and hence bone strength in adolescents. (uaeu.ac.ae)
  • RESULTS: Age and body mass index (BMI), were significant predictors of incidence of RKOA as assessed by K/L and OSP. (ox.ac.uk)
Weight39
  • Most people trying to lose weight want a trim yet toned body. (healthline.com)
  • Oftentimes, traditional weight loss programs focus on cutting body fat and hitting lower numbers on the scale rather than gaining muscle. (healthline.com)
  • Body recomposition is an approach to weight loss that emphasizes the importance of not only losing fat but gaining muscle at the same time. (healthline.com)
  • Analyzing body composition gives a better understanding of health than other screening methods that only factor in weight and height, such as body mass index (BMI). (healthline.com)
  • Therefore, body recomposition focuses on body composition rather than weight ( 2 ). (healthline.com)
  • Interestingly, favoring body recomposition techniques over other methods of weight loss may result in much slower weight loss, or no weight loss at all, due to the simultaneous gain in muscle. (healthline.com)
  • However, contrary to popular belief, your ratio of muscle to fat is the best indicator of overall health and fitness, not body weight ( 7 , 8 ). (healthline.com)
  • Rather than simply aiming for weight loss, body recomposition focuses on decreasing body fat while simultaneously increasing muscle mass. (healthline.com)
  • Rather than tracking weight on a scale, you should evaluate results by taking body circumference measurements and measuring body fat through methods, such as skinfold calipers. (healthline.com)
  • With traditional weight loss methods, people may drastically cut calories and increase cardiovascular exercise in order to expend more energy. (healthline.com)
  • Though this may result in weight loss, it will most likely trim both fat and muscle mass ( 10 ). (healthline.com)
  • While cardiovascular exercise is important for weight loss and overall health, strength training is necessary to alter body composition ( 11 , 12 ). (healthline.com)
  • The system can be used to calculate a person's Body Mass Index (BMI) by dividing their weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters). (wikipedia.org)
  • Using the BMI method, however, to measure a child's excess weight can encounter regular issues. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Body Mass Index is used to decipher an individual's excess body weight but not their excess body fat. (wikipedia.org)
  • A good way to decide if your weight is healthy for your height is to figure out your body mass index (BMI). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Two people at the same height and same body weight may have different health issues because they have a different body composition. (ucdavis.edu)
  • From a performance stand point, excess body fat lowers your work to weight ratio, This means that a heavier person would consume more energy per minute of work resulting in a lower energy economy during activity. (ucdavis.edu)
  • In addition, excess body fat can lead to additional loads placed on joint during weight bearing activities such as running, causing joint distress. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Body mass index (BMI) was the disease may become larger in de- other drugs with known effect on bone calculated as weight (kg)/height (m)². (who.int)
  • data using mean and standard deviation of body weight, is an important measure Percentage regional fat in the paraspinal and for category data by number and of obesity, and a considerable evidence area and around the neck of the left percentage. (who.int)
  • OBJECTIVES: The body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight/height(2), dominates estimation of adiposity in population studies. (cdc.gov)
  • We recorded clinical data including birth data, age, weight, height, bone age (BA), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels. (e-apem.org)
  • BMI does not measure the amount of weight composed of fat versus fat-free lean muscle mass. (health.mil)
  • The BodPod can measure improvements in body composition as part of the wellness centers' holistic approach to body weight management and healthy lifestyles. (health.mil)
  • The BS-BCA5 model is based on the latest statistics method Direct Segmental Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method, DSM-BIA, which analyzes human body composition including fat, weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), none-fat and other health indicators through multi-frequency bio-electrical impedance analyssis method. (heal-easy.com)
  • maintain a physically active lifestyle with adequate exposure to sunlight - this applies particularly to the elderly in extreme latitudes · avoid smoking and high intakes of alcohol · ensure that dietary intake of calcium is that recommended for the country or region concerned · maintain an appropriate body weight. (who.int)
  • body mass index (BMI) was then calculated as weight (kg)/height (m)2. (technologybooksindustrialprojectreports.com)
  • Find out if your weight is normal, underweight, or overweight based on the body mass index. (calcopedia.com)
  • BMI stands for Body Mass Index, which is a measure of a person's weight in relation to their height. (calcopedia.com)
  • It's important to note, however, that BMI is just one tool used to assess a person's weight status and health risk, and should be used in combination with other measures such as waist circumference, body composition, and overall health indicators. (calcopedia.com)
  • Calculating your body mass index (BMI) is a simple way to determine whether your weight falls within a healthy range. (calcopedia.com)
  • It's important to keep in mind that while BMI is a useful tool for determining whether you are at a healthy weight, it is not always an accurate measure of body fat percentage. (calcopedia.com)
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) is a commonly used method for assessing whether an individual is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. (calcopedia.com)
  • Body fat analyzer machine shows you what your weight is really made up of. (beautitown.com)
  • The reasonable ease and weight control help maintain the best physical strength Distingush between muscle type overweight and obesity, find the best control weight method. (beautitown.com)
  • 2. Anthropometric measurements: body weight (kg) was measured after the participants emptied the bladder and was done without shoes. (who.int)
  • Body mass index (BMI) was calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters with the cut-off points from the World Health Organization (WHO) classification for the Asian population. (who.int)
  • WTLB="Weight in pounds" BMI="Body mass index - calculated from height and weight" TEMPTAKE="Was temperature taken? (cdc.gov)
Circumference3
  • Waist circumference was measured by tape around patient's waist from the point between patient's lowest ribs and patient's hip bones by placing patient's hands on patient's hips. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A study by Smith et al found that in adults with long-term disability-specifically, SCI, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or post-polio syndrome-the development of chronic comorbid medical conditions is associated with factors such as body mass index, waist circumference, and the existence of another chronic comorbidity. (medscape.com)
  • The waist circumference of all selected participants was measured midway between the top of the hip bone and the bottom rib bone using a metline on days 0, 15, and 30. (who.int)
Assess5
  • FFMI: 18.3±1.2 kg/m 2 ) participated in a survey (North American Menopause Society Validated Questionnaire) to assess age of menarche and a whole body DXA scan (GE Lunar iDXA) to measure BMD and LM. (wku.edu)
  • Known as the "BodPod", the device can quickly assess your body composition with a degree of accuracy that once required far more costly and cumbersome methods. (health.mil)
  • The aims of this study were to assess mapping models to predict the three-level version of EuroQoL five-dimension utility index (EQ-5D-3L) from the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and validate these before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). (boneandjoint.org.uk)
  • It is also possible to assess bone morphometric parameters such as trabecular area, connectivity and fractal dimension (FD) on PR images. (bvsalud.org)
  • If you notice that your posture is getting shorter or you notice changes in your posture, it is important to consult a healthcare professional to assess your bone health. (edules.com)
Peak bone mass1
  • BMI, that comprises both fat mass (FM) and lean mass (LM) may contribute to peak bone mass achievement in different ways. (uaeu.ac.ae)
Diagnosis3
  • they will need to train health-care workers, provide better access to bone densitometry (or other reliable methods of diagnosis), find ways of manufacturing or importing treatments decided upon, and create or adopt guidelines for treatment. (who.int)
  • The technique described here proved to be a species-specific technique and was found to be a rapid method for the diagnosis of C. caninus and S. falcatus in terms of the larval and adult stages in intermediate and/or definitive hosts in the endemic area. (hainmc.edu.cn)
  • 1. Disease diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in the presence of specific clinical manifestations. (medscape.com)
Densitometry1
  • However, bone densitometry is expensive and has limited availability for use in population screening 3,4 . (bvsalud.org)
Obesity3
  • Methods A total of 500 students (180 controls and 320 children and adolescents with overweight/obesity) aged 9-14 years. (researchgate.net)
  • The main strength of this dissertation was the comprehensive examination of obesity and bone-related outcomes using large diverse samples of older adults and multiple statistical methods. (umaryland.edu)
  • The main reasons for completed, but invalid, whole body scans were implants, excessive X-ray "noise" due to obesity, and jewelry not removed. (cdc.gov)
Percentage5
  • The body fat percentage is of most interest because it can be very helpful in assessing health. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Once the measurements are recorded, the numbers are inserted into an equation that calculates a body fat percentage and alternatively body lean mass. (ucdavis.edu)
  • For example, an abdominal skinfold improvement from 35mm to 24mm would show a significant improvement in that site even if the overall body fat percentage may have only reduced minimally. (ucdavis.edu)
  • However, body fat percentage is a better indicator of an individual's overall health. (health.mil)
  • METHODS: For exclusive and polytobacco cigarette use, weighted prevalence estimates based on W4 self-report alone and with exceeding the W1 cut-point were calculated to identify the percentage missed without biochemical verification. (cdc.gov)
Tissue11
  • Because muscular tissue is denser that fat tissue, assessing ones body fat is necessary to determine the overall composition of the body, particularly when making health recommendations. (ucdavis.edu)
  • The current study was aimed to examine the intra-individual changes in body composition and bone tissue during years of maximal growth and the effect of 12-month participation in sports contrasting in mechanical impact. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The type of sports may be a source of variation in developmental changes of the bone tissue. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is probably the most used instrument to obtain indicators of bone tissue and the technology is also being used in the assessment of total and regional body composition [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Nevertheless the ambivalent characteristics of DXA, studies did not systematically consider the interrelationship among bone tissue and variation in body composition. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The entire prevalence of low bone Epothilone D tissue mass Epothilone D was 16.7% in the 40-49 years generation and 54.8% in the>50 years generation. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Our cohort acquired significantly lower bone tissue mass on the femur throat and total hip than HIV-negative Koreans in the 40-49 years generation. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Low bone tissue mass was considerably connected with low BMI and a higher degree of serum carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks but had not been connected with antiretroviral regimen or duration of antiretroviral therapy. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Additionally it is popular that low bone tissue mass is widespread in HIV-positive sufferers [3]. (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Bone tissue mineral denseness (BMD) (g/cm2) measurements at central skeletal sites (lumbar backbone femoral throat and total hip) had been acquired using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (Lunar Prodigy GE Medical Program). (hiv-proteases.com)
  • Analysis of the whole body scans provides soft tissue measurements for the android and gynoid areas of the trunk and android/gynoid ratios. (cdc.gov)
Alveolar1
  • PR is useful to diagnose systemic 13 and alveolar 14 bone quality by assessing the shape (i.e. mandibular cortical index - MCI) and width of the inferior mandibular cortex at the mental foramen (i.e. mandibular cortical width - MCW). (bvsalud.org)
Overweight3
  • In the 2011/12 Australian Bureau of Statistics- Australian Health Survey, statistics reiterated the lack of substantial preventative methods, highlighting a 1% increase and therefore a total of 26% of children aged between 5-17 years as being either overweight or obese. (wikipedia.org)
  • Providers use a few methods to decide whether you are overweight. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Understanding the complex relationship between body mass, bone mass, and risk of fracture is pertinent, particularly as the majority of older adults are either overweight or obese. (umaryland.edu)
Lean mass5
  • This study compares the use of BMI with direct measures of fat- and lean-mass to predict established cardiovascular and diabetes risk factors: blood pressure, lipids, and glucose. (cdc.gov)
  • Fat mass drives the association for blood pressure, trunk lean mass for HDL cholesterol, and both for blood glucose. (cdc.gov)
  • the effect of delayed menarche on lean mass (LM) is unknown. (wku.edu)
  • A gender specific difference indicated that high lean mass is of crucial importance prominently in boys. (uaeu.ac.ae)
  • In adolescents with low lean mass, especially in girls, high fat mass may partially ameliorate the effect of deficient lean mass levels. (uaeu.ac.ae)
DEXA3
  • 27.3 kg/m2 and obese prevalence of low bone mass is higher ergy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). (who.int)
  • RESULTS: DEXA indexes explain 1.6%-3.3% (P (cdc.gov)
  • High degrees of multicollinearity complicate interpretation of predictive models jointly containing BMI and DEXA indexes. (cdc.gov)
Biomarkers4
  • Bone biomarkers were also analyzed. (edu.au)
  • Association between cartilage and bone biomarkers and incidence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA) in UK females: a prospective study. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of cartilage and bone biomarkers (cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), aggrecan, cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein (cIAP), N-telopeptide-to-helix (NTx)) to predict RKOA incidence in a 10-year follow-up of UK females from the Chingford community study. (ox.ac.uk)
  • This report describes the development and validation of a high-throughput isotope dilution HPLC-MS/MS method for measuring two nicotine biomarkers, cotinine (COT) and trans-3'-hydroxycotinine (HCT), in BAL fluid samples. (cdc.gov)
Deterioration2
  • Conclusion: The findings of this study support our hypothesis that regular surfing may be an effective physical activity for middle-aged and older men to decrease bone deterioration related to aging, as we identified positive results for surfers in relation to primary outcomes. (edu.au)
  • This skeletal disorder is characterized by bone fragility due to deterioration of the bone micro-architecture, which is related to bone strength and quality 1,2 . (bvsalud.org)
Protein1
  • Increasing your protein intake and incorporating strength training into your routine can help you lose body fat and increase muscle mass. (healthline.com)
Muscle mass3
  • In contrast, having a healthy ratio of muscle mass to body fat can improve your health while decreasing your risk of the above diseases ( 4 , 5 , 6 ). (healthline.com)
  • Those wanting to alter their body composition should use methods to increase muscle mass and cut fat. (healthline.com)
  • Beautitown GS6.5 Body Composition Analyzer machine uses the very latest multi-frequency technology to record a comprehensive range of measurements, from segmental fat and muscle mass to basal metabolic rate. (beautitown.com)
Menopause2
  • However, it remains unclear how early and to what degree BC survivors experience bone loss compared to their cancer-free peers and to what extent this can be attributed to age and premature menopause. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that bone loss is significantly greater than and occurs early in young BC survivors compared to cancer-free women even after taking into consideration increasing age and premature menopause. (aacrjournals.org)
Factors6
Densitometer2
  • Body fat mass, a component densitometer (LUNAR DPX-MD+). (who.int)
  • The whole body DXA scans were acquired with a Hologic QDR-4500A fan-beam densitometer (Hologic, Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts). (cdc.gov)
Adult3
  • METHODS: A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted of 135 MZ and 277 DZ healthy female twin pairs, 50 years of age and older, who were recruited into the St. Thomas' UK Adult Twin Registry. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Several methods have been developed to prevent mechanical complications after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, but mechanical complications remain frequent in ASD surgery. (researchsquare.com)
  • It is estimated that 85-90% of the adult bone mass is gained during the first two decades of life [ 1 , 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Clinical4
  • Method From January 2005 to August 2014 in Xi'an Children's Hospital, clinical characteristics of 13 cases of newborn infants with IP and four cases with NEMO gene mutation were analyzed. (magtech.com.cn)
  • Other clinical parameters such as body mass index (BMI) 6 and trabecular micro-architectur 7 have also been associated with BMD. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although the application of many methods is limited to research and clinical settings, several simple methods are adequate for screening, with follow-up with more sophisticated techniques as needed. (sagepub.com)
  • Labelled blood samples were collected into coagulant tubes and then sent to the clinical laboratory to measure fasting blood glucose levels using a routine hexokinase method. (who.int)
Cohort2
  • Methods: We studied 796 women (210 BC survivors, 586 cancer-free) with familial risk of breast and/or ovarian cancer in the Breast and Ovarian Surveillance Service (BOSS) cohort at Johns Hopkins Hospital. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Further analyses are ongoing to evaluate the effect of specific BC treatments on bone health in this cohort. (aacrjournals.org)
Cartilage2
  • The skeletal dysplasias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by intrinsic abnormalities in the growth or remodeling of cartilage and bone. (medscape.com)
  • Synovial inflammation causes cartilage destruction and bone erosion. (medscape.com)
Individual's2
  • Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and simple method for assessing an individual's nutritional status but it does not directly measure body fat. (bvsalud.org)
  • [ 9 ] These processes are (1) the physiologic changes of the body itself, (2) the individual's changing social roles, and (3) self-realization. (medscape.com)
Prevalent1
  • Introduction Low bone mass is prevalent in HIV-positive sufferers. (hiv-proteases.com)
Characteristics4
  • comprises recommendations for the use of specific contraceptive methods by women and men who have certain characteristics or medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2010, CDC published the first U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC), which provided recommendations on safe use of contraceptive methods for women with various medical conditions and other characteristics (and was adapted from global guidance developed by the World Health Organization [WHO MEC]) ( 4 , 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Patient characteristics were similar in both groups, although the risedronate group was slightly heavier (body mass index 24.3 vs 23.0 kg/m 2 ). (bmj.com)
  • A questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic, gyneco-obstetrical characteristics, knowledge and attitudes and he use of contraceptive methods. (bvsalud.org)
Health19
  • This article defines body recomposition and discusses its health benefits and how to start a body recomposition regimen. (healthline.com)
  • However, the problem with using a scale as the only method to track your progress is that most scales don't differentiate between fat loss and muscle loss, which is an important factor in measuring health. (healthline.com)
  • Having too much body fat has been linked to a slew of health issues and may increase your risk of chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease ( 3 ). (healthline.com)
  • The recommendations in this report are intended to assist health care providers when they counsel women, men, and couples about contraceptive method choice. (cdc.gov)
  • You and your health care provider can use your BMI to estimate how much body fat you have. (medlineplus.gov)
  • With respect to health and fitness, body composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Previous research has included work on bone health, distance runners, concussion, cardiac complications of COVID-19 infection, nutrition, mental health in athletes, and mononucleosis infection in athletes. (stanford.edu)
  • While female gymnasts may rank in higher percentiles for BMD when compared to general population norms (NHANES), the potential negative impact of late onset menarche on bone health requires further development of athlete specific BMD norms. (wku.edu)
  • Strong bones are a sign of your health and good lifestyle. (edules.com)
  • The health of your nails can provide information about the health of your bones. (edules.com)
  • Paying attention to the condition of your nails can encourage you to address nutritional deficiencies that can affect your bone health. (edules.com)
  • Body composition assessment is an important aspect of health appraisal. (sagepub.com)
  • Body Composition Analyzer is designed to calculate regional body composition, empowering healthcare professionals to better determine health risk associated with visceral and abdominal fat. (heal-easy.com)
  • Body analyzer machine main apply to hospitals, slimming center, beauty clubs, sports and scientific research centers, institutions and enterprises, government agencies, sports clubs and health management. (hcbeautytech.com)
  • It is not as direct a measure as BMI at any age, but because it involves the examination of several points during growth, and because it is identified at a time when adiposity level clearly change directions, this method provides information that can help us understand individual changes and the development of health risks. (nature.com)
  • By inference, during circumpubertal years, sport participation is hypothesized to assume an important influence on bone health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Some people with high BMIs may be very muscular and have low body fat, while others with normal BMIs may have high body fat levels and poor metabolic health. (calcopedia.com)
  • Research has shown that using multi-frequency provides essential data on body health analyzer. (beautitown.com)
  • A proportional risk reduction for the outcome was associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) at baseline, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2 , and over the first two years sustained Disease Activity Score (DAS28)-remission, DAS28-low disease activity and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) ≤ 0.5. (lu.se)
Height4
  • Other issues that may affect the results surrounding this method for children and adolescents includes their age, sex, ethnicity muscle and bone mass, their height as well as their sexual maturation levels. (wikipedia.org)
  • FFMI was calculated from DXA-derived LM and bone mineral content (BMC), FFMI (kg/m^2) = LM (kg) + BMC (kg) / Height^2 (m^2). (wku.edu)
  • Conclusion For children with ADHD, bone age developmental level is earlier and BMI is higher than healthy children.Yet, it does not affect final height during adulthood. (magtech.com.cn)
  • NT-proBNP level is significantly reduced in elderly persons affected by MetS, and is significantly positively related to age, while negatively related to triglyceride, body fat mass, height in these subjects. (biomedcentral.com)
Baseline3
  • METHODS: The entire Buffalo Police Department was the object of recruitment to a baseline study of physiological and psychological stress. (cdc.gov)
  • The analyses on aBMD for total body and total body less head were repeated controlling for variation in stature at baseline. (biomedcentral.com)
  • METHOD: Joint space narrowing (JSN), osteophytes (OSP) and Kellgren-Lawrence (K/L) grades were scored from radiographs of both knees at study baseline and 10 years later in 1,003 women aged 45-64. (ox.ac.uk)
Dual X-ray Absorptiometry1
  • Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is a quick and pain free scan that can tell you a lot about your body. (ucdavis.edu)
Absorptiometry1
  • Areal BMD at femoral neck (aBMD FN ) and total hip (aBMD TH ) (g/cm 2 ), total body LM and FM (g) were measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). (uaeu.ac.ae)
Vertebral body1
  • It is generally accepted as a minimally invasive technique, which can structurally stabilize a fractured vertebral body through the injection of self-curing cement substance and make practical importance for reducing the back pain due to the OVCF. (biomedcentral.com)
Risk4
  • Women, men, and couples have increasing numbers of safe and effective choices for contraceptive methods, including long-acting reversible contraception methods such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants, to reduce the risk for an unintended pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • This in turn can lead to a loss of bone mass, causing problems for women in later life through an increased risk of bone fracture. (ucdavis.edu)
  • These findings suggest that AAC assessment may be a useful method for identification of older men at high risk of hip fracture. (healthpartners.com)
  • Body composition is significantly related to disease risk and physical performance. (sagepub.com)
Femur1
  • Correlations were done indicates that fat mass may have ben- femur was measured using the same using the Pearson correlation. (who.int)
Loss5
  • Therefore simple examination of osteocalcin can be used to predict mandibular bone loss. (walshmedicalmedia.com)
  • Background: Bone loss has been consistently reported among long-term older breast cancer (BC) survivors. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Bone loss seen on radiography was measured by drawing a vertical line from the cementoenamel in the distal part of the 36 teeth and the mesial portion of 46 teeth to the base of the bone marked by the lamina dura intact. (bvsalud.org)
  • Walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs. (nih.gov)
  • [ 5 ] It has been demonstrated that there is a continual linear loss of bone that is a function of the time that has passed since the occurrence of SCI. (medscape.com)
Ratio1
  • Unlike a standard diet, body recomposition is a lifestyle in which fitness and nutrition techniques lead to beneficial changes in your body's ratio of fat to muscle. (healthline.com)