Handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with several chronic diseases, cognitive decline,
length of hospital-stay, and mortality. More importantly, HGS is one of the diagnostic criteria …

Osteoporosis is a bone disease classified by deterioration of bone microarchitecture and
decreased bone strength, thereby increasing subsequent risk of fracture. In the United …

The purpose of the present study was to assess the influence of local and systemic factors
on the occurrence of dental implant failures up to the second-stage surgery (abutment …

The lifespan of people with severe mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general
population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. We report prevalence …

Objective: The aim was to formulate practice guidelines for management of osteoporosis in
men. Evidence: We used the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and …

Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition examines the role of dairy products in
diet and health, covering such areas as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cancer, bone …

Background. The association between objectively measured sleep and cognition among
community-dwelling elderly persons remains understudied. This observational, cross …

OBJECTIVE: Alcoholism is a risk factor for osteoporotic fractures and low bone density, but
the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on bone are unknown. We performed a …

Almost 30% of hip fractures occur in men; the mortality, morbidity, and loss of independence
after hip fractures are greater in men than in women. To comprehensively evaluate risk …

Background Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely used class of
antidepressants that block the serotonin transporter. Osteoblasts and osteocytes express …