Amy Creecy, Olatundun D Awosanya, Alexander Harris, Xian Qiao, Marie Ozanne, Angela J Toepp, Melissa A Kacena, Thomas McCune
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: SARS-CoV-2 drove the catastrophic global phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a multitude of systemic health issues, including bone loss. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent findings related to bone loss and potential mechanisms. RECENT FINDINGS: The early clinical evidence indicates an increase in vertebral fractures, hypocalcemia, vitamin D deficiencies, and a loss in BMD among COVID-19 patients. Additionally, lower BMD is associated with more severe SARS-CoV-2 infection...
January 15, 2024: Current Osteoporosis Reports