News tagged with skeletal fractures
Vitamin D deficiency is widespead and on the increase
Jun 30, 2009 |
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A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels ...
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Low testosterone levels associated with risk of fracture in men over 60
Jan 14, 2008 |
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Men over age 60 who have low blood testosterone levels may be at a higher risk for fractures, according to a report in the January 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
New stem cell technology leads to better treatment for complicated bone fractures
Nov 30, 2009 |
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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.
The Medical Minute: What is osteoporosis? Why now? Why me?
Jul 29, 2009 |
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Osteoporosis comes from a Latin term which means "holes in the bone." In reality it is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mineral density and structural deterioration of bone, leading to bone weakness and increased ...
Risk of facial fractures in motor vehicle crashes decreasing
May 18, 2009 |
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Facial fractures from motor vehicle crashes appear to be decreasing, most likely due to design improvements in newer vehicles, according to a report in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Study examines treatment and outcomes for nasal fractures
Sep 21, 2009 |
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Both minimally invasive and traditional open approaches can successfully repair nasal fractures, provided the procedure is matched to the individual fracture, according to a report in the September/October issue of Archives of ...
Of mice and men: similarities between skeletons of both
Oct 10, 2007 |
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A new book by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that details the skeletal structure of the mouse demonstrates a surprising similarity between mice and humans.
A stronger future for the elderly
Sep 11, 2008 |
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Experts at The University of Nottingham are to investigate the effect of nutrients on muscle maintenance in the hope of determining better ways of keeping up our strength as we get old.
Poor treatment for common vertebral compression fractures
Apr 23, 2009 |
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The advice and treatment given to patients with vertebral compression fractures is not satisfactory. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that the majority of patients still ...
Study reveals bone coupling factor key to skeletal health (w/ Video)
Jul 08, 2009 |
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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have discovered a molecular coupling factor that helps bones grow and remodel themselves to stay strong, a finding that could lead to better bone-building therapies ...
Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Prostate cancer patients who undergo therapy to decrease testosterone levels increase their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects compared to patients who do not take these medications, according to a new ...
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