Endocrinology and Metabolism

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Calcium & Bone Metabolism
Updates on Paget’s Disease of Bone: Yong Jun Choi, Young Bae Sohn, Yoon-Sok Chung; Endocrinol Metab. 2022;37(5):732-743. Published online October 25, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3803/EnM.2022.1575

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Paget’s disease of the bone is a prevalent bone disease characterized by disorganized bone remodeling; however, it is comparatively uncommon in East Asian countries, including China, Japan, and Korea. The exact cause still remains unknown. In genetically susceptible individuals, environmental triggers such as paramyxoviral infections are likely to cause the disease. Increased osteoclast activity results in increased bone resorption, which attracts osteoblasts and generates new bone matrix. Fast bone resorption and formation lead to the development of disorganized bone tissue. Increasing serum alkaline phosphatase or unique radiographic lesions may serve as the diagnostic indicators. Common symptoms include bone pain, bowing of the long bones, an enlarged skull, and hearing loss. The diagnosis is frequently confirmed by radiographic and nuclear scintigraphy of the bone. Further, bisphosphonates such as zoledronic acid and pamidronate are effective for its treatment. Moreover, biochemical monitoring is superior to the symptoms as a recurrence indicator. This article discusses the updates of Paget’s disease of bone with a clinical case.

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The Effects of Combined Treatment of Alendronate Plus Active or Plain Vitamin D on the Vitamin D Metabolism and Bone Turnover Markers in Patients with Osteoporosis.: Jee Hoon Koo, Hyun Kyung Kim, In Sung Kim, Eun Kyung Kim, Yoon Sok Chung; Endocrinol Metab. 2010;25(4):305-309. Published online December 1, 2010; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3803/EnM.2010.25.4.305

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of combined treatment with alendronate plus active or plain vitamin D on the vitamin D metabolism and bone turnover markers in patients with osteoporosis. METHODS: We investigated 297 osteoporosis outpatients who were treated with Maxmarvil(R) (alendronate 5 mg plus calcitriol 0.5 microg) daily or Fosamax Plus(R) (alendronate 70 mg plus cholecalciferol 2,800 IU) weekly for 1 year. The serum levels of 25(OH)D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, phosphorus, osteocalcin and N-telopeptide were measured at baseline and after 3, 6, and 12 months of treatment. RESULTS: The data of 72 of the 297 patients were analyzed. In the Maxmarvil(R) group (n = 45), the serum PTH significantly decreased by 17% from baseline at 6 months (microd = -6.10; +/- 0.85 SE; P < 0.05) and it remained suppressed to 12 months. The serum 25(OH)D tended to increase, but without significance. In the Fosamax Plus(R) group (n = 27), the serum 25(OH)D significantly increased by 77% from baseline at 3 months (microd = 9.87; +/- 2.32 SE; P < 0.05) and it remained significantly higher than baseline at 6 months (microd = 3.49; +/- 0.86 SE; P < 0.05) and 12 months (microd = 10.47; +/- 0.71 SE; P < 0.001). However, the serum PTH showed no significant decrease. In the Maxmarvil(R) group, the serum osteocalcin significantly decreased by 26% from baseline at 12 months (microd = -5.15; +/- 0.35 SE; P < 0.05), and in the Fosamax Plus(R) group, the serum osteocalcin significantly decreased by 19% from baseline at 6months (microd = -2.64; +/- 0.73 SE; P < 0.05) and it remained suppressed to 12 months (microd = -2.99; +/- 0.37 SE; P = 0.32) without significance. CONCLUSION: Maxmarvil(R) and Fosamax Plus(R) both improved the bone metabolism in Korean osteoporosis patients. Maxmarvil(R) significantly lowered the serum PTH levels, whereas Fosamax Plus(R) significantly elevated the serum 25(OH)D levels.

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