Medical research
New biomaterial regrows blood vessels and bone
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone, potentially providing a single-stage approach when repairing large bone defects.
Apr 20, 2021
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News tagged with bone health
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Osteoporosis prevalence at femur neck, lumbar spine 12.3 percent
(HealthDay)—The age-adjusted prevalence of osteoporosis at either the femur neck or lumbar spine or both was 12.6 percent among adults aged 50 years and older in 2017 to 2018, according to a March data brief published by ...
Mar 31, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Experts address osteoporosis therapy and COVID-19 vaccination
(HealthDay)—In new joint guidelines issued by bone health experts, recommendations are presented for managing osteoporosis therapy in the context of COVID-19 vaccination.
Mar 29, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
A 'skeletal age' calculator to predict bone fracture risk
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have developed a computational model to calculate 'skeletal age', a personalized estimate of an individual's risk of bone fracture and premature death.
Feb 9, 2021
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Cardiology
Study reveals how air pollution may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
Tiny particles of air pollution—called fine particulate matter—can have a range of effects on health, and exposure to high levels is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research led by investigators at ...
Feb 4, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Palliative care improves quality of life for patients with advanced blood cancer
A first-of-its-kind intervention integrating palliative care early in the course of cancer therapy for patients with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a highly aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow, resulted ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers develop new biomaterial that helps bones heal faster
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that helps bones heal faster by enhancing adults' stem cell regenerative ability.
Nov 30, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Rugby can play key health role, study finds
Playing rugby union can significantly improve health and wellbeing, despite the risks associated with the game, a study suggests.
Oct 29, 2020
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Pediatrics
The 'Goldilocks day': The perfect day for kids' bone health
Not too little, not too much—Goldilocks' "just right" approach can now assess children's daily activities as new research from the University of South Australia confirms the best make up of a child's day to maximize bone ...
Oct 19, 2020
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Vaccination
Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
Question: What are my options for the shingles vaccine? If I've already had shingles, should I get the vaccine so that I don't get shingles again?
Oct 13, 2020
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