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[Osteoporosis-profile--a bad examination?].

[Osteoporosis-profile--a bad examination?].

Authors :
Sørensen OH
Nielsen SP
Thode J
Eriksen EF
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 1994 Sep 19; Vol. 156 (38), pp. 5503-5.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

A so-called osteoporosis-profile has become increasingly popular among Danish doctors. Future bone loss in peri- and postmenopausal women is estimated by means of an algorithm comprising serum osteocalcin and alkaline phosphatases as markers of bone formation and urinary calcium and hydroxyproline excretions, corrected for creatinine, as markers of bone resorption. The osteoporosis-profile, performed by Medi-Lab, was tested in six females aged 46-56 years. Three different diets were used on three successive week-ends, each ending with a collagen-free supper and an overnight fast. Individual changes in estimated bone loss of up to 200-300% were found, demonstrating that the test was useless in a single person.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
0041-5782
Volume :
156
Issue :
38
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7941083