Alcoholism increases osteoporosis risk in young men

SOURCE: MedlinePlus -- Reuters Health

DATE:  December 10, 2008

EXCERPT: "Brittle bones are a known consequence of alcoholism, and now new findings suggest that even young men are at risk of developing low bone mass. Surprisingly, a similar risk was not seen in their female counterparts."   more  (article displays for 30 days)

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Malik P, Gasser RW, Kemmler G, Moncayo R, Finkenstedt G, Kurz M, Fleischhacker WW.   Low Bone Mineral Density and Impaired Bone Metabolism in Young Alcoholic Patients Without Liver Cirrhosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2008 Nov 25.