Publications by authors named "O Messina"
Article Synopsis
- - The report by the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) outlines evidence-based recommendations for preventing and treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) in adults, aimed at healthcare providers who may not specialize in bone health.
- - Experts reviewed the literature and created 25 recommendations that categorize patients based on their fracture risk: medium, high, and very high, considering factors like age and history of fractures for appropriate treatment strategy.
- - Key general measures include optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake, assessing fracture risk regularly for those on glucocorticoids for three months or longer, and minimizing fall risks among patients.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the acceptance of osteoporosis medication among postmenopausal women across nine countries, focusing on how various factors like age and fracture history influence this willingness.
- Findings reveal that 79.2% of participants accepted treatment at fracture probabilities equal to or below the recommended threshold, highlighting a potential gap in fracture risk communication.
- Higher numeric literacy was linked to a greater willingness to accept treatment compared to those with lower literacy levels, suggesting that improving patient understanding of risk could enhance treatment acceptance.
Clinical improvement after removal of hypercalcemia-causing granulomas.
Medicina (B Aires)
August 2024
In this report, we present the case of a woman with clinical characteristics of hypercalcemia due to ectopic production of 1,25(OH)2D. She reported a history of aesthetic surgery with gluteal fillers. The formation of granulomas after these interventions were previously described.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFibromyalgia (FM) and climacteric conditions share common epidemiological and clinical features, with FM symptoms often beginning during menopause. Musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia, myalgia and other symptoms are frequently seen in both conditions. Some research suggests a link between the cessation of sex hormones and FM symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVitamin D is important for musculoskeletal health. Concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the most commonly measured metabolite, vary markedly around the world and are influenced by many factors including sun exposure, skin pigmentation, covering, season and supplement use. Whilst overt vitamin D deficiency with biochemical consequences presents an increased risk of severe sequelae such as rickets, osteomalacia or cardiomyopathy and usually warrants prompt replacement treatment, the role of vitamin D supplementation in the population presents a different set of considerations.
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