Hemoglobin levels improve fracture risk prediction in addition to FRAX® clinical risk factors and bone mineral density.

Raju JaiswalHelena JohanssonKristian F AxelssonPer MagnussonNicholas C HarveyLiesbeth VandenputEugene McCloskeyJohn A KanisHenrik LitsneLisa JohanssonMattias Lorentzon

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)

Anemia and decreasing levels of Hb are associated with lower cortical BMD and incident fracture in older women. Considering Hb levels may improve the clinical evaluation of patients with osteoporosis and the assessment of fracture risk.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
risk factors
body composition
hip fracture
chronic kidney disease
clinical evaluation