Extreme osteoporosis in a sixth century skeleton from the Negev desert

Osteoporosis was probably rare in ancient times due to the short life expectancy. An extremely osteopaenic skeleton of an adult female who lived in the Negev Desert c. AD 500 was studied using radiology, bone densitometry and histomorphometry. Possible aetiologic factors are discussed, with special emphasis on calcium and/or vitamin D deficiency, because nutritional deficiency has been described in Bedouin women who retain traditional dietary habits resembling those prevalent in the Negev region in antiquity.     

蓝色摩洛哥 混搭之城

多民族历史混搭和曾经的殖民统治,给摩洛哥留下的,就像一个混血大眼睛男孩迷人的神情,可以瞥见西班牙风情,又可以凝望撒哈拉的苍凉。