Hypertension may accelerate bone aging
Written By : Isra Zaman
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-09-08 03:30 GMT | Update On 2022-09-08 03:30 GMT
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When high blood pressure was induced in young mice, they had bone loss and osteoporosis-related bone damage comparable to older mice, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference.
High blood pressure and osteoporosis are prevalent diseases, and people may have both at the same time. In this study, researchers examined inflammation associated with high blood pressure in mice and found it may be connected to osteoporosis.
These findings may help researchers identify the immune cells and mechanisms that play a role in human bone health. This depth of knowledge may lead to new approaches to preventing osteoporosis in early adulthood.
"Bone marrow is where both new bone and new immune cells are produced. We suspect that more pro-inflammatory immune cells in the bone marrow may be leading to damage of the bone and making it weaker," said lead study author Elizabeth Maria Hennen.
Ref:
Elizabeth Maria Hennen et al,MEETING, American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022
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