Open AccessLoop Diuretic Use and Increased Rates of Hip Bone Loss in Older Men<subtitle>The Osteoporotic Fractures in Men Study</subtitle>
Author(s) -
Lionel S. Lim,
Howard A Fink,
Michael A. Kuskowski,
Brent C Taylor,
John T. Schousboe,
Kristine E. Ensrud
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
archives of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3679
pISSN - 0003-9926
DOI - 10.1001/archinte.168.7.735
Subject(s) - medicine , bone mineral , loop diuretic , body mass index , osteoporosis , hip fracture , cardiology , heart failure , physical therapy
Older adults commonly use loop diuretics, which can increase urinary calcium excretion, leading to potential bone loss. Studies examining the association between loop diuretics and bone mineral density (BMD) are lacking, particularly those involving men.
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