Osteoporosis & bone health

Osteoporosis in older patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

Osteoporos IntPublished Case-control study

Main finding · Osteoporosis frequencyResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.750 95% CI 1.002–3.054

Authors' conclusion

This study showed that osteoporosis is more common in older patients with iNPH.

Study context

Population
Older adults with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and controls
Participants
64 vs 458
Comparison
iNPH vs controls
  • iNPHn = 64
  • Controln = 458reference
Outcome
Osteoporosis (WHO classification)
Methodological detailsregression analysis adjusted for age and gender
  • Regression analysis adjusted for age and gender

Main finding

Osteoporosis frequency

Odds ratio

1.750

95% CI 1.002–3.054

P = 0.049

By group

iNPHvs Control
OR 1.750 (95% CI 1.002–3.054); P = 0.049

As reported in the abstract

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Further findings

Age

P < 0.001

Female patients

P = 0.046

Original publication

Osteoporosis in older patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Osteoporos Int. Published 18 November 2024. doi:10.1007/s00198-024-07317-9

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