Interesting Endo: Fracture Risk, Obesity, and Sleep

August 14, 2017

A roundup of the latest research on osteoporotic fracture risk, bariatric surgery outcomes, and effects of sleep on BMI.

Click through the slides above for our monthly at-a-glance reviews of recent studies of interest to endocrinologists. Among our August topics:
• Most accurate criteria for assessing osteoporotic fracture risk
• Predictors of successful bariatric surgery
• Effects of sleep on BMI and metabolic profileSee the slide legends for links to the article summaries.

Interesting Endocrinology: Fracture Risk, Obesity, and Sleep

Impact of FRAX-Based Osteoporosis Intervention Using Real World Data. Abstract link.

Bone Marrow Fat Changes After Gastric Bypass Surgery Are Associated With Loss of Bone Mass. Abstract link.

Association of Glycemic Control With Reduced Risk of Large Vessel Disease After More Than 50 Years of Type 1 Diabetes. Abstract link.

Factors Associated With Achieving a Body Mass Index of Less Than 30 After Bariatric Surgery. Abstract link.

Does Bariatric Surgery Prevent Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy? Abstract link.

Longer Sleep Is Associated With Lower BMI and Favorable Metabolic Profiles in UK Adults: Findings From the National Diet and Nutrition Survey. Abstract link.

Evidence That Children Born at Early Term (37-38 6/7 Weeks) Are at Increased Risk for Diabetes and Obesity-Related Disorders. Abstract link.