Osteoporosis in older patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
Main finding · Osteoporosis frequencyResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.750 95% CI 1.002–3.054Authors' 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.
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