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Prevalence of sarcopenia and predictors of skeletal muscle mass in healthy, older men and women by Iannuzzi-Sucich, Michele, Prestwood, Karen M, Kenny, Anne M

“…Sarcopenia refers to the loss of skeletal muscle mass with age. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in a population of…”
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Effects of transdermal testosterone on bone and muscle in older men with low bioavailable testosterone levels by Kenny, A M, Prestwood, K M, Gruman, C A, Marcello, K M, Raisz, L G

“…A large proportion of men over 65 years of age have bioavailable testosterone levels below the reference range of young adult men. The impact of this on…”
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A comparison of the effects of raloxifene and estrogen on bone in postmenopausal women by PRESTWOOD, K. M, GUNNESS, M, MUCHMORE, D. B, YILI LU, MAYME WONG, RAISZ, L. G

“…Raloxifene HCl, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease biochemical markers of bone…”
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The effect of low dose micronized 17β-estradiol on bone turnover, sex hormone levels, and side effects in older women : A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study by PRESTWOOD, K. M, KENNY, A. M, UNSON, C, KULLDORFF, M

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three doses (0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/day) of micronized 17 beta -estradiol on bone turnover, sex hormone…”
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The short-term effects of conjugated estrogen on bone turnover in older women by Prestwood, K M, Pilbeam, C C, Burleson, J A, Woodiel, F N, Delmas, P D, Deftos, L J, Raisz, L G

“…Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) prevents bone loss and fracture in early postmenopausal women, but its benefit for women over 70 yr of age has not been…”
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Determinants of bone density in healthy older men with low testosterone levels by Kenny, A M, Prestwood, K M, Marcello, K M, Raisz, L G

“…Osteoporosis is a significant problem in older men, 30% of all hip fractures occur in men and the mortality rate following hip fracture exceeds that of women…”
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Low dose estrogen and calcium have an additive effect on bone resorption in older women by PRESTWOOD, K. M, THOMPSON, D. L, KENNY, A. M, SEIBEL, M. J, PILBEAM, C. C, RAISZ, L. G

“…Previous studies have shown that treatment with estrogen or calcium decreases bone turnover in older women. The mechanisms by which estrogen and calcium exert…”
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Osteoporosis. Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment in older adults by Kenny, A M, Prestwood, K M

“…Osteoporosis is a major cause of disability and excess mortality in older men and women. Hip fracture incidence accelerates approximately 10 years after…”
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The effect of a short course of calcium and vitamin D on bone turnover in older women by PRESTWOOD, K. M, PANNULLO, A. M, KENNY, A. M, PILBEAM, C. C, RAISZ, L. G

“…Calcium and vitamin D (1200 mg/day + 800 IU) has been shown to reduce hip fracture incidence in older women living in long-term care facilities who had…”
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Effect of Micronized Progesterone on Bone Turnover in Postmenopausal Women on Estrogen Replacement Therapy by Azizi, G., Hansen, A., Prestwood, K. M.

“…Purpose. To determine whether daily oral micronized progesterone affects bone turnover, as estimated by serum and urine biochemical markers, in postmenopausal…”
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The short term effects of tamoxifen on bone turnover in older women by Kenny, A M, Prestwood, K M, Pilbeam, C C, Raisz, L G

“…This study examined the effects of tamoxifen (TAM) on biochemical markers of bone turnover in healthy women, 20-30 yr past menopause. Ten women (mean age, 75…”
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Effects of transdermal testosterone on cognitive function and health perception in older men with low bioavailable testosterone levels by Kenny, Anne M, Bellantonio, Sandra, Gruman, Cynthia A, Acosta, Ruben D, Prestwood, Karen M

“…Many men older than 50 years have bioavailable testosterone levels below the reference range for young adult men. The impact of the decreased androgen levels…”
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TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS by Prestwood, M.D, Karen M, Pilbeam, M.D, Carol C, Raisz, M.D, Lawrence G

“…Osteoporosis is a common disorder affecting the health of many adults. Strategies for fracture prevention include optimization of peak bone mass and prevention…”
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Estrogen and the Risk of Fracture — New Data, New Questions by Raisz, Lawrence G, Prestwood, Karen M

“…The central role of estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal bone loss was demonstrated many years ago. 1 We know estrogen can inhibit bone resorption and…”
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Osteoporosis: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment in older adults by Prestwood, K M, Kenny, A M

“…Prevention of osteoporosis is a major health concern. Bone loss occurs throughout life in both women and men due to calcium deficiency, hormonal deficiency,…”
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Effects of transdermal testosterone on lipids and vascular reactivity in older men with low bioavailable testosterone levels by Kenny, Anne M, Prestwood, Karen M, Gruman, Cynthia A, Fabregas, Geraldine, Biskup, Bradley, Mansoor, George

“…Sex hormones are known to affect cholesterol levels and vascular tone in women. The effects of testosterone on cholesterol and vascular tone in men are less…”
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Bone Density, Bone Turnover, and Hormone Levels in Men Over Age 75 by Kenny, Anne M., Gallagher, J. Christopher, Prestwood, Karen M., Gruman, Cynthia A., Raisz, Lawrence G.

“…Background. Osteoporosis is a substantial problem in older men, with 25% of all hip fractures occurring in men. The mechanisms of bone loss in older men are…”
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Process of care performance, patient characteristics, and outcomes in elderly patients hospitalized with community-acquired or nursing home-acquired pneumonia by Meehan, T P, Chua-Reyes, J M, Tate, J, Prestwood, K M, Scinto, J D, Petrillo, M K, Metersky, M L

“…To compare process of care performance, patient characteristics, and outcomes in a contemporary cohort of elderly (> or = 65 years) patients hospitalized with…”
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The Effect of Low Dose Micronized 17β-Estradiol on Bone Turnover, Sex Hormone Levels, and Side Effects in Older Women: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study by Prestwood, K. M, Kenny, A. M, Unson, C, Kulldorff, M

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Epidemiology and pathogenesis of osteoporosis by Raisz, Lawrence G., Prestwood, Karen M.

“…Osteoporosis is likely to become the most common disorder of our aging population. An understanding of factors that affect the incidence of osteoporosis is…”
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