Why People With a Rare Bone Disease Get Unexpected Fractures
Hypophosphatasia is a rare genetic condition that affects how bones form and stay strong. People with this disease have low levels of an important enzyme …
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Kidney Transplant Patients: Don't Miss This Hidden Bone Problem
After receiving a kidney transplant, some patients develop a serious bone condition called osteomalacia, which happens when bones don't get enough vitamin D …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Increase Need for Assisted Delivery
Researchers in Sweden studied 123 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D deficiency affects childbirth. They found that women with severely low vitamin D …
Read MoreHidden Bone Problem After Weight Loss Surgery You Should Know About
After weight loss surgery, doctors usually watch for weak bones. But a new study found that about 1 in 11 patients actually have a different bone disease …
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