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Fracture risk increases with albumin, T3 deficiencies.(Gynecology)
HARROGATE, ENGLAND -- Low serum albumin and T3 levels are independently predictive of vertebral fractures in women older than 50 years, a 10-year prospective study has shown.
Because albumin and T3 deficiencies are considered markers of frailty and sickness, the findings suggest that chronic poor health may itself be a risk factor for vertebral fracture, said Judith Finigan, principal investigator and research nurse in the bone metabolism group at the University of Sheffield (England).
To identify predictors of fracture in women between ages 50 and 85, the Sheffield investigators acquired baseline bone mineral density (BMD) measures and medical and lifestyle information from a population-based group of 375 women. They also collected fasting blood samples for measuring serum calcium, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone, creatinine, phosphate, albumin, and thyroid hormones.
All of the participants had spinal radiographs taken at baseline and at years 2, 5, 7, and 10, which were reviewed for incident vertebral fractures by a single radiologist. Nonvertebral fractures were confirmed by radiologist reports.
Cox regression analysis showed that numerous risk factors--including age; BMD at the lumbar spine, hip, or total body; years of estrogen exposure; and prevalent vertebral fracture--predicted fractures overall.
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