Publications by authors named "D P Kiel"
JAMA Netw Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effect of low-magnitude mechanical signals (LMMS) on preserving bone mineral density (BMD) in malnourished adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa over a 6-month period.
- A total of 837 female adolescents were screened, with 317 qualifying for the trial, and 40 participants completed it, using a placebo-controlled approach for the intervention.
- Results showed no significant changes in total volumetric BMD between the LMMS and placebo groups, though some positive changes were observed in cross-sectional area at the tibia site in the LMMS group.
J Bone Miner Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Vertebral compression fractures (VFs) and spinal degeneration are prevalent causes of back pain in older adults, with this study exploring their connection through longitudinal data from the Framingham Heart Study.
- The research found that individuals with existing VFs experienced a greater change in intervertebral disc height narrowing (DHN) over time, although the difference diminished after adjusting for various factors like age and body mass index.
- For facet joint osteoarthritis (FJOA), there was a slight increase in the change of symptoms among participants with VFs, particularly those with severe fractures, suggesting that VFs could contribute to worsening spine osteoarthritis.
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the effects of providing vascular imaging results on diet and cardiovascular disease risk factors in 240 participants aged 60-80 with abdominal aortic calcification.
- Participants were randomly assigned to receive (intervention group) or not receive (control group) their calcification results while both groups received educational resources.
- The results showed no significant changes in fruit and vegetable intake, but the intervention group had lower cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease risk scores after 12 weeks compared to the control group.
