POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

Aug 10 2025HEALTH

Can Uric Acid Help Predict Bone Health in Older Women?

Researchers are looking into how uric acid in the blood might help figure out who is at risk for osteoporosis after menopause. Osteoporosis is a big deal because it makes bones weak and more likely to break. Right now, doctors don't have a super easy way to predict who will get it. They want to make a simple tool to help spot osteoporosis early. This could be a game...

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Helper in Bone Health: A Look at SDCBP2-AS1

Researchers have found that a specific type of RNA, called SDCBP2-AS1, might be a key player in bone health, especially for women after menopause. This RNA doesn't make proteins but seems to help control how bone-forming cells develop. The study looked at blood samples from women with postmenopausal osteoporosis and found that SDCBP2-AS1 levels were different in thes...

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Can Traditional Chinese Exercise Really Help Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis?

Traditional Chinese Exercise, or TCE, has been around for ages. It's often used to help people with postmenopausal osteoporosis feel better. But does it really work? Researchers decided to find out by looking at a bunch of studies all at once. This is what they call a meta-analysis. They wanted to give doctors and patients reliable information about whether TCE can a...

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