Gene Linked to Osteoporosis Risk in Postmenopausal Asian Women
Blog summary of a recent research paper published by Aging: "A case-control study coupling with meta-analysis elaborates decisive association between IGF-1 rs35767 and osteoporosis in Asian postmenopausal females." ____________________________________________________ Osteoporosis is characterized by the loss of bone density and an increased risk of fractures. This serious health condition is a major public health concern, particularly among older women. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 80% of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are women…
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