International Journal of Preventive Medicine and Care(IJPMC)

Istanbul Medipol University, Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

Publications

• Research Article   
  Fib-4 Score as a Potential Indicator for Osteopenia: Insights from a Postmenopausal Cohort
  Author(s): Ahmet Aydin and Sabin Goktas Aydin*
  
  Background: Osteoporosis and osteopenia are significant health concerns, with risk factors including age, lifestyle, and metabolic disorders like fatty liver disease. This study investigated the association between the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) score and osteopenia among postmenopausal women while identifying predictive markers indicative of osteopenia. Material and Method: A cross-sectional analysis involved 151 postmenopausal women, assessing their bone mineral density (BMD) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. BMD values for lumbar and femur neck regions were noted. Hepatic ultrasonography, laboratory evaluations, and anthropometric assessments were performed. The FIB-4 score, indicating liver fibrosis risk, was calculated based on specific parameters. Results: Participants had an age of 56.0 ± 6.4 years, wit.. Read More»
  

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