A new study in today's issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found minimal risk for severe infection with osseointegrated implants—a newer prosthetic system, press-fitted directly into the femur bone—that enables ...
Jun 1, 2016
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The cellular response to the lack of oxygen fans the flames of flare-ups in a rare bone disorder. In fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a mutation triggers bone growth in muscles, which limits motion, breathing, ...
May 2, 2016
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New preclinical research provides support to a drug that has been repurposed to possibly treat a rare and extremely disabling genetic bone disease, particularly in children. In that disease, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ...
Apr 13, 2016
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Orthopedic surgeons have developed a new device that reduces the pain, scarring and infection risk associated with lengthening a leg bone. It replaces an external brace, which must be attached outside the leg using pins through ...
Apr 8, 2016
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An international study by The University of Western Australia may lead to a new treatment for osteoporosis caused by age-related bone loss in elderly women.
Mar 22, 2016
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Australian scientists have developed a new method for harvesting stem cells, which is less invasive and reduces side effects for donors.
Mar 15, 2016
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A UCLA research team has found a combination of proteins that could significantly improve clinical bone restoration. The findings may be a big step toward developing effective therapeutic treatments for bone skeletal defects, ...
Jan 28, 2016
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Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2) is used clinically to promote bone repair. However, the high BMP2 concentrations required to stimulate bone growth in humans may produce life-threatening adverse effects such as cervical ...
Jan 6, 2016
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Studies have shown that obese children tend to have more muscle, but recent University of Georgia research on the muscle and bone relationship shows that excess body fat may compromise other functions in their bodies, such ...
Dec 15, 2015
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Sara was born on a rainy Sunday, the first child to her adoring and overwhelmed parents. Her mother's pregnancy had been uneventful, and all their antenatal tests normal.
Dec 3, 2015
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