Proceedings of the Texas A&M Medical Student Grand Rounds

Category: Osteoporosis

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Targeting RANKL Mediated Osteoporosis in Spinal Cord Injury

June 26, 2024 Het Chavda
Het Chavda Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a medical condition that affects the nerves running through the spinal cord and is often the result of major trauma such as motor vehicle collisions or falls.1 54 people per million in the United States with an estimated total ranging from 255,000…
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Challenges and Opportunities in Osteoporosis Diagnosis

June 25, 2024 Carter Lurk
Carter Lurk Background: Osteoporosis is loss of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) leading to an increased risk of fractures1. In the US, osteoporosis impacts 10.2 million adults aged over 50 with 43.1% experiencing a prevalence of low bone mass1. Osteoporosis is often diagnosed via Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) measuring BMD,…
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