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Evolving strategies for osteoporosis management in postmenopausal women: From tradition to innovation.

Anum Akbar, Amna Zaheer, Manahil Mansha Kharal, Aqsa Komel, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Areeba Ahsan, Achit Kumar Singh

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Review in Medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Anum AkbarDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Amna ZaheerLiaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Manahil Mansha KharalIslam Medical and Dental College, Sialkot, Pakistan.
Aqsa KomelNishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan.
Muhammad Hamza KhanKarachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-8279-5430
Areeba AhsanFoundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Achit Kumar SinghKist Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.ORCID 0009-0004-8516-1862

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition primarily affecting postmenopausal women, significantly impacting their well-being and quality of life. Traditional treatment approaches include medications, vitamins, and exercise, but there is a growing interest in alternative therapies that enhance bone health. This review was conducted by searching multiple databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, for studies related to osteoporosis treatment. Articles focusing on both traditional therapies such as bisphosphonates, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation, and newer advancements like vibration therapy and bone-building devices such as Osteoboost were included. Traditional treatments, such as vitamin supplementation, exercise, and bisphosphonates, remain foundational in osteoporosis management, helping to maintain bone density and reduce fracture risks. Recent developments, including vibration therapy and Osteoboost, show promising results in bone regeneration without the use of medication. While traditional therapies continue to play an essential role, advancements like vibration therapy present novel alternatives for managing osteoporosis. Further research is necessary to optimize these approaches, ensuring they maximize benefits while minimizing risks, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Indexed as

Osteoporosis, PostmenopausalBone DensityBone Density Conservation AgentsDiphosphonatesFemaleHumansQuality of LifeVibrationVitamin DBone Density Conservation AgentsDiphosphonatesVitamin D

Identifiers

PMID39960896
PMCPMC11835067

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