Research Article: Osteoporosis in Parkinson’s disease and the role of lean body mass: a cross-sectional study in a Brazilian tertiary center
Abstract:
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative illness and has the highest increase rate in recent years. There is growing evidence to suggest that PD is linked to higher osteoporosis rates and risk of fractures.
Introduction:
Objective: This study aims to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with osteoporosis as defined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and World Health Organization in patients with mild to moderate PD.
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