News tagged with bone breakdown


Exercise could reduce bone tumor growth

(Medical Xpress)—Weight-bearing exercise, often prescribed to combat bone loss, might have anti-cancer effects. Cornell biomedical researchers report that mechanical stimulation of cancerous bone, in making ...

Cancer created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mouse study suggests vitamin E may weaken bones

(HealthDay) -- Vitamin E may stimulate cells that result in bone loss, a new study suggests.

Medical research created Mar 04, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Researcher discovers antibiotic useful for localized treatment of bone wear

Total joint replacement surgeries can help relieve joint pain common in people with conditions like osteoarthritis. But sometimes, the debris from prosthetic joints leads to aseptic loosening, or disintegration of surrounding ...

Medical research created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Yearly zoledronic acid at lower-than-standard doses increases bone density

A lower dose of zoledronic acid than currently recommended for prevention of bone fractures due to osteoporosis decreases bone resorption and increases bone density, and may be effective in reducing the risk of osteoporotic ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0