Bone Banter

2019 - E4: How Coeliac Disease effects bone mineral density, with Dr Eleanor Thong We discuss: 1. What is coeliac disease? 2. Do you we know why some people get it and other don't? who is at risk? 3. How common is the condition? 4. What are the symptoms? 5. How is coeliac disease diagnosed? 6. How does coeliac disease effect bone health? Contact: Twitter: @DrAyseZ Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

2019 - E3: Bone mineral density in cystic fibrosis patients Cystic fibrosis (CF)is a common life-limiting autosomal recessive genetic disorder, where gene must be inherited from both parents and it can skip generations. CF is caused by mutation of a gene that encodes a chloride-conducting transmembrane channel called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), which regulates mucous clearance in the airways. With this increased longevity, a number of new problems have emerged, including low bone mineral density, osteoporotic fractures, and kyphosis. Recent studies from Putman et al provide evidence as to how bone is compromised in CF patients. Full text of the studies can bee found here: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/99/9/3399/2538712 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4947435/ Contact: Twitter: @DrAyseZ Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

2019-E2: The effects of physical activity on your bones during adulthood and ageing We discuss the findings from very large longitudinal study from the UK called the National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD). The main findings were: - Greater participation in physical activity over 28 years was positively associated with bone density at all sites. - There were sex differences: greater effects in men than women; these were mainly driven by muscle mass. - Any physical activity that is performed is beneficial for your bones, whether it be at age 36 or 60-64, it's better than not performing ANY at all. The complete study can be found below: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3607 Contact: Twitter: @DrAyseZ Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

The cost of fracture & osteoporosis in Australia. This episode reports findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Bone & Mineral Research which shows how much fractures, osteoporosis and osteopenia cost the healthcare system. The main finding was the total direct cost of osteoporosis in Australia in 2017 was estimated to be $3.44 billion - ALOT OF MONEY!! For the full publication: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jbmr.3640 Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 10.2018: Muscle and Bone Adaptations in Early and Late Age We're back! This time reporting with Dr. Alex Ireland from Manchester Metropolitan University (sorry got the affiliation wrong in the recording!) speaking about his research on how muscle and bone adapt throughout the lifecourse. Happy listening ^_^ Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode9.2018 WCO-ESCEO-IOF highlights Reporting live from Krakow, Poland at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases! The team from Bone Group Banter bring selected conference highlights. You can't getting any more hot off the press than this! Enjoy! http://www.wco-iof-esceo.org/ Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 8.2018 Musculoskeletal health in cerebral palsy with special guest Dr. Anne Trinh What is cerebral palsy? What effect does this have on our bones? Muscles? What treatments or other therapies are available to improve musculoskeletal health? [You will be surprised what they use!] What are the gaps that still need to be addressed clinically and in research? For more information on cerebral palsy visit the Cerebral Palsy Alliance on: https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/ Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 7.2018 Early hip surgery could save your life! Today we discuss some sobering results on how the timing of surgery following a hip fracture could literally save your life! Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 6.2018 Fatty Bones What we learned today: - Fat can accumulate in bone - and that this is called marrow fat - Animal studies have shown that exercise can get rid of this fat - We’re not too sure of how this all works as more research is required - Steroid use (linked to increased fat) increases fracture risk Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 5.2018 - What is a clinical trial? Today we speak about what a clinical trial actually is, what is involved in each different kind of trial and what information we can get out of different trial types. Of course, any trial needs ethical approval and we discuss what an ethics committee is and what function they serve. To help us discuss all of this is Clinical Trials Co-ordinator at Monash University Mx Cat Shore-Lorenti. Cat also discusses the professional requirements of a clinical trials co-ordinator. Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

To B-B-Q or not to B-B-Q: the effects of protein intake on bone health We discuss: - The interaction between dietary protein and calcium in regulating our bones - Both positive and negative effects of protein - Associations between protein intake and fracture risk - The impact of dietary protein on the skeleton appears to be favorable in older people who are meeting their dietary calcium requirements Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 3.2018 - Thyroid and Bone in today's episode we discussed " What the thyroid is and what is does " How the different hormones may affect bone metabolism " And how over or under active thyroid glands effect bone density and fracture " Though it seems like a lot more research is needed! Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 2, 2018: Chronic disability in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People We discuss: - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience disability at approximately twice the rate of other Australians - Fracture prevalence is much higher and is increasing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - There is very limited data on bone density with no studies in muscle health. - Future studies are needed to formulate preventative strategies that are appropriate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com

Episode 1.2018 - What's all the fuss about? Over the summer, a new study came out which suggests that calcium and vitamin D may not do anything for our bones after all. But there is more to this story than meets the eye. Join the team at Bone Group Banter as we dissect this study and along the way learn what a meta-analysis is, why they are important, how they can often be misleading and how these types of studies should be reported. Contact us: Twitter: @DrAyseZ & @Sandroppa Email: bonebanter@gmail.com