Dentistry
The protein that prevents loose teeth
A frequent problem in orthodontic practice is that the teeth do not remain in their new positions. Can a protein prevent teeth from moving in the mouth?
Feb 22, 2018
0
8
Page 13 - News tagged with bone tissue
Medical research
Heparan sulfate biomaterials retain structure and function after gamma irradiation
A new study has shown that heparan sulfate, a desirable natural material for use in bioengineered tissues and orthotic implants, can withstand the stress of gamma irradiation for sterilization and retain its structure, binding ...
Jan 25, 2018
0
2
Medical research
How metal scaffolds enhance the bone healing process
A new study shows how mechanically optimized constructs known as titanium-mesh scaffolds can optimize bone regeneration. The induction of bone regeneration is of importance when treating large bone defects. As demonstrated ...
Jan 22, 2018
0
26
Cardiology
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms have a significantly increased risk for arterial and venous thrombosis
Patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) have a significantly increased rate of arterial and venous thrombosis, with the highest rates occurring at and shortly after diagnosis. The findings of a population-based ...
Jan 15, 2018
0
4
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Medication to prevent osteoporotic fractures may hinder the repair of damaged tissue
A study at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, has found that one of the most common medications to prevent osteoporitic fractures gives rise to previously unknown mineralization of bone cells. The discovery may be important for ...
Jan 3, 2018
0
4
Medical research
Can we turn back the clock on an aging thymus?
As we age our thymus shrinks and is replaced by fatty tissue, losing its essential ability to grow and develop T cells and leaving us susceptible to infections, immune disorders and cancers.
Dec 22, 2017
0
43
Medical research
Muscle paralysis may increase bone loss
Muscle paralysis rapidly causes inflammation in nearby bone marrow, which may promote the formation of large cells that break down bone, a new study finds. The article is published in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell ...
Dec 15, 2017
0
3
Oncology & Cancer
A new weapon against bone metastasis? Team develops antibody to fight cancer
In the ongoing battle between cancer and modern medicine, some therapeutic agents, while effective, can bring undesirable or even dangerous side effects. "Chemo saves lives and improves survival, but it could work much better ...
Dec 11, 2017
0
257
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Transplant of ovarian tissue frozen years ago holds hope of life
Ovarian tissue that was frozen a decade ago was implanted last week in a 25-year-old cancer survivor who hopes that reviving the tissue from suspended animation will allow her to start a family.
Nov 23, 2017
0
313
Health
Fat distribution may influence bone strength in adolescence
(HealthDay)—Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) in girls and central adiposity in boys play a role in the acquisition of bone strength during adolescence, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of Bone and ...
Nov 20, 2017
0
0
