Oncology & Cancer
Lung cancer screening can detect other smoking ills
(HealthDay)—CT lung cancer screening can detect other serious smoking-related conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis and emphysema, researchers say.
Sep 12, 2019
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Osteoporosis
Oncology & Cancer
Scans for lung-cancer screening could detect other smoking-related diseases
Lung cancer screening has been widely endorsed by the U.S. medical community as an effective way to save lives by detecting lung cancer at earlier, more treatable stages. A new study by researchers at National Jewish Health ...
Aug 22, 2019
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Medical research
New pharmaceutical target reverses osteoporosis in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have discovered a pharmaceutical target that, when activated, can reverse bone degradation caused by osteoporosis in mouse models of the disease.
Aug 21, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Osteoporosis drugs linked to reduced risk of premature death
Two studies led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have revealed that nitrogen-bisphosphonates, drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, reduced the risk of premature mortality by 34% in a cohort of over 6,000 ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bone strength could be linked to when you reached puberty
A new study from the University of Bristol has linked bone strength to the timing of puberty.
Aug 9, 2019
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Health
Here's why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone healt
People who have had a stroke, and the doctors who treat them, have a lot to be concerned about: regaining mobility and function, controlling risk factors for a second stroke, guarding against depression that can result from ...
Aug 9, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Osteoporosis undertreated in joint replacement patients
(HealthDay)—Osteoporosis is common in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), yet the condition is often undertreated, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty.
Jul 10, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Adults with cerebral palsy at higher risk for osteoporosis
(HealthDay)—Cerebral palsy (CP) is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the August issue of Bone.
Jul 9, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Do you need a bone density test?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I've never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test?
Jul 5, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A common chemical in these household items linked to osteoporosis, study says
There are a few household products we use everyday, but they could increase your osteoporosis risk, according to a new report.
Jul 3, 2019
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