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Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D tied to declines in sex hormones

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created Nov 15, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are amplified by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, ...





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Developmental drug may help bone fractures heal after radiation exposure

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created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A drug currently under development by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine may help bone fractures heal more quickly after radiation exposure, according to a study by Pitt researchers. The study's results will ...


New stem cell technology developed at Hebrew University

New stem cell technology leads to better treatment for complicated bone fractures

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A novel technology involving use of stem cells, developed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers, has been applied to provide better and rapid healing for patients suffering from complicated bone fractures.


Nation's hip fracture rate could drop 25 percent with aggressive osteoporosis prevention

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created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Aggressively managing patients at risk for osteoporosis could reduce the hip fracture rate in the United States by 25 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the November issue of the Journal of Bone & ...


Risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women rises steeply with age

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created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Among postmenopausal women, the risk of hip fractures increases steeply with age and is seven times higher in 70-year olds than in 50- year olds, according to a study in this week's PLoS Medicine.


Connection between depression and osteoporosis detailed

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research carried out among thousands of people has shown a clear connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures.


Catheter-delivered Valve May Help People with Heart Defects Avoid Multiple Surgeries

Catheter-delivered Valve May Help People with Heart Defects Avoid Multiple Surgeries

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created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Children born with certain heart defects have impaired blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery leading to the lungs, requiring implanted devices (known as right-ventricular ...


Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease

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created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these ...


Mars: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae

Mars: Chaotic terrain between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Mars Express flew over the boundary between Kasei Valles and Sacra Fossae and imaged the region, acquiring spectacular views of the chaotic terrain in the area.


Sedatives, mood-altering drugs related to falls among elderly

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created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Falls among elderly people are significantly associated with several classes of drugs, including sedatives often prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders, according to a study led by a University ...


Young tennis players who play only 1 sport are more prone to injuries

Young tennis players who play only one sport are more prone to injuries

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created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Gifted young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round.



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