Genomic technologies have evolved rapidly contributing to the understanding of diseases.
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and whole-exome sequencing have aided the …

Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent disorder characterized by low bone mineral density and
an increased risk of fracture, termed osteoporotic fracture. Notably, bone mineral density …

Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and an increased risk of fracture. Genetic
factors, environmental factors and gene–environment interactions all contribute to a person's …

Osteoporosis is the most common multifactorial metabolic bone disorder worldwide with a
strong genetic component. In this review, the evidence for a genetic contribution to …

Osteoporosis is a common disease with a strong genetic component. In recent years, some
progress has been made in understanding the genetic basis of osteoporosis. Genetic factors …

Fundamentals of Osteoporosis offers a concise yet comprehensive source of all the latest
basic research related to osteoporosis in one reference work. Experts from all areas of …

Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease. It has been estimated
that more than 10 million people in the United States and 200 million men and women …

Aiming to identify novel genetic variants and to confirm previously identified genetic variants
associated with bone mineral density (BMD), we conducted a three-stage genome-wide …

Osteoporosis is a complex human disease that results in increased susceptibility to fragility
fractures. It can be phenotypically characterized using several traits, including bone mineral …

Considered as one of the major epidemics of the 21st century, osteoporosis affects
approximately 200 million people globally, with significant worldwide impact on rates of …