Primary hyperparathyroidism: pathophysiology and impact on boneA Khan
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
CMAJ 163:184-7. 2000
..Thus, a new class of therapeutics may include the calcimimetic agents. Bisphosphonates are also currently being evaluated with regard to their impact on fracture prevention and their beneficial effects on bone mineral density...
Bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jawAliya A Khan
Divisions of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University, Oakville, ON L6J 1X8, Canada
J Rheumatol 36:478-90. 2009
..Prevention and treatment strategies are currently based on expert opinion and focus on maintaining good oral hygiene and conservative surgical intervention...
Bone mineral density assessment in premenopausal womenAliya Khan
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Womens Health (Lond Engl) 2:639-45. 2006
..Bone mineral density testing should only be performed in premenopausal women in the presence of approved indications...
Premenopausal women and low bone densityAliya Khan
Division of Endocrinology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
Can Fam Physician 52:743-7. 2006
..Diagnosis and management recommendations were based on evidence from randomized controlled trials and expert consensus...
Standards for performing DXA in individuals with secondary causes of osteoporosisAliya A Khan
Division of Endocrinology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and Hanover General Hospital, PA, USA
J Clin Densitom 9:47-57. 2006
..Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is a valuable tool in assessing skeletal health in individuals with secondary causes of osteoporosis...
Alendronate in primary hyperparathyroidism: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trialAliya A Khan
McMaster University, 331 209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 89:3319-25. 2004
..Significant reductions in bone turnover occur with stable serum calcium and PTH levels. Alendronate may be a useful alternative to parathyroidectomy in asymptomatic PHPT among those with low BMD...
Bone densitometry in premenopausal women: synthesis and reviewAliya A Khan
Department of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
J Clin Densitom 7:85-92. 2004
..As new treatment options are evaluated and become available, biomarker assessment may be of value in identifying women at risk of fracture...
Standards and guidelines for performing central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in premenopausal women, men, and childrenAliya A Khan
Divisions of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
J Clin Densitom 7:51-64. 2004
..Previously, this group addressed the performance of densitometry in postmenopausal women. This report addresses the use of densitometry in men, premenopausal women, and children with a focus on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry...
Advances in osteoporosis therapy. 2003 update of practical guidelinesAliya Khan
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
Can Fam Physician 49:441-7. 2003
..To review evidence for current therapies for postmenopausal osteoporosis and to establish practical guidelines for management of osteoporosis by family physicians...
The 2002 Canadian bone densitometry recommendations: take-home messagesAliya A Khan
Division of Geriatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
CMAJ 167:1141-5. 2002
Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jawAliya Khan
Clinical Medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont
Can Fam Physician 54:1019-21. 2008
Canadian consensus practice guidelines for bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jawAliya A Khan
Divisions of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
J Rheumatol 35:1391-7. 2008
..These guidelines were developed for medical and dental practitioners as well as for oral pathologists and related specialists...
Standards and guidelines for technologists performing central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometryAliya A Khan
Division of Endocrinology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
J Clin Densitom 10:189-95. 2007
Alendronate therapy in men with primary hyperparathyroidismAliya A Khan
Department of Medicine, Divisions of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Endocr Pract 15:705-13. 2009
..To determine the skeletal effects of alendronate therapy in men with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in comparison with those in postmenopausal women...
Management of osteoporosis in men: an update and case exampleAliya A Khan
Division of Endocrinology and Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
CMAJ 176:345-8. 2007
..The current paper supplements that guideline and provides a review and synthesis of the current literature on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in men...
Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw in Ontario: a survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeonsAliya A Khan
Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
J Rheumatol 38:1396-402. 2011
..The frequency of the condition in patients with osteoporosis appears to be low. We evaluated the frequency of BP-associated ONJ in Ontario in the cancer population and in those receiving BP for osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease...
Official Positions for FRAX® clinical regarding international differences from Joint Official Positions Development Conference of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and International Osteoporosis Foundation on FRAX®Jane A Cauley
Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Clin Densitom 14:240-62. 2011
..The statements approved by the panel of experts are discussed in the current paper...
HypoparathyroidismHafsah Al-Azem
McMaster University, 1101 75 Bold St, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1T7, Canada
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 26:517-22. 2012
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FRAX® International Task Force of the 2010 Joint International Society for Clinical Densitometry & International Osteoporosis Foundation Position Development ConferenceJane A Cauley
Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
J Clin Densitom 14:237-9. 2011
..This synthesis was presented to the expert panel and constitutes the data on which the subsequent Official Positions are predicated. A summary of the International Task Force composition and charge is presented here...