There are numerous risk factors for stress fractures that have been identified in literature.
Among different risk factors, a prolonged lack of vitamin D (25 (OH) D) can lead to stress …

Pubertal maturation plays a fundamental role in bone acquisition. In retrospective
epidemiological surveys in pre-and postmenopausal women, relatively later menarcheal …

Absolute and relative components of body mass are a primary focus in studies of body
composition. Components change with growth and maturation, requiring care in selecting …

Current evidence points to suboptimal bone health in children and adolescents with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when compared with their healthy peers. This …

OBJECTIVE: To highlight the recent developments in the field of menstrual function in sports
and to provide an overview of our current understanding in regard to the pathophysiology …

Context: Puberty is a crucial period of dramatic hormonal changes, accelerated growth,
attainment of reproductive capacity, and acquisition of peak bone mass. Participation in …

More than one bone formation and resorption marker should be measured to monitor
longitudinal growth and bone mineral accrual, because sensitivities and predictive values of …

Maintaining low body weight for the sake of performance and aesthetic purposes is a
common feature among young girls and women who exercise on a regular basis, including …

The prevalence of obesity continues to rise in adult and pediatric populations throughout the
world. Obesity has a direct impact on all organ systems, including the reproductive system …

The amount of bone gained during childhood and adolescence impacts greatly on lifetime
skeletal health. The purpose of this review is to summarize current evidence of the effects of …