Bone Marrow Fat Is Inversely Related to Cortical Bone in Young and Old Subjects

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Authors

Tishya A. L. Wren · University of Southern California

Sandra Chung · University of Southern California

Frederick J. Dorey · University of Southern California

Stefan Blüml · University of Southern California

Gregor B. Adams · Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Vicente Gilsanz · University of Southern California

Abstract

Our results underscore the strength of the local connections between bone and marrow adiposity. Increasing our understanding of the mechanism for this association could lead to better diagnosis and treatment approaches for osteoporosis.

Topics & Keywords

Bone and Joint Diseases Hip disorders and treatments Bone health and osteoporosis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 96, Issue 3, pp. 782-786

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-1922

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