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Obesity and bone metabolism

Overview of attention for article published in Hormones international journal of endocrinology and metabolism, April 2018
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Title
Obesity and bone metabolism
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Hormones international journal of endocrinology and metabolism, April 2018
DOI 10.1007/s42000-018-0018-4
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Christos Savvidis, Symeon Tournis, Anastasia D. Dede

Abstract

The interaction between obesity and bone metabolism is complex. The effects of fat on the skeleton are mediated by both mechanical and biochemical factors. Though obesity is characterized by higher bone mineral density, studies conducted on bone microarchitecture have produced conflicting results. The majority of studies indicate that obesity has a positive effect on skeletal strength, even though most likely the effects are site-dependent and, in fact, obese individuals might be at risk of certain types of fractures. Mechanical loading and higher lean mass are associated with improved outcomes, whereas systemic inflammation, observed especially with abdominal obesity, may exert negative effects. Weight loss interventions likely lead to bone loss over time. Pharmacological treatment options seem to be safe in terms of skeletal health; however, the skeletal effects of bariatric surgery are dependent on the type of surgical procedure. Malabsorptive procedures are associated with higher short-term adverse effects on bone health. In this narrative review, we discuss the effects of obesity and weight loss interventions on skeletal health.

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Country Count As %
Unknown 117 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 18 15%
Student > Ph. D. Student 11 9%
Student > Master 10 9%
Researcher 8 7%
Professor > Associate Professor 7 6%
Other 21 18%
Unknown 42 36%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 23 20%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 9 8%
Nursing and Health Professions 7 6%
Sports and Recreations 7 6%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4 3%
Other 15 13%
Unknown 52 44%
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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 1. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 11 October 2018.
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