Aim To clarify the role of mediators of ectopic mineralization as biomarkers for arterial
calcifications. Methods MEDLINE and Embase were searched for relevant literature, until …

Osteoporosis is the most prevalent skeletal disorder, a condition that is associated with
significant social and healthcare burden. In the elderly, osteoporosis is commonly …

Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) can be accurately recognized on lateral spine images
intended for vertebral fracture assessment, that are obtained with dual-energy X-ray …

Lateral spine images are captured using bone densitometers for vertebral fracture
assessment (VFA) in older women. Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is commonly seen …

Objective—Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry is a low-cost, minimal radiation technique
used to improve fracture prediction. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry machines can also …

In CKD and in the elderly, Vascular Calcifications (VC) are associated to cardiovascular
events and bone fractures. VC scores at the abdominal aorta (AA) from lateral spine …

Abdominal aortic calcifications (AACs) represent an independent determinant of
cardiovascular events and are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease. To our …

Abstract The GH/IGF-I axis has essential roles in regulating bone and vascular status. The
age-related decrease in GH secretion (“somatopause”) may contribute to osteoporosis and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of mortality and the main cause of morbidity
worldwide. CVD may lead to heart attacks and strokes and most of these are caused by …

Objective: Osteoporosis and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) are associated with
increased morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women. The aim of this study was to …