Medical research
Tapping the body to fight disease
Biju Parekkadan saw his future in the plight of a newborn thousands of miles away.
Sep 3, 2012
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Pediatrics
Poorer bone health seen in black children with fractures
(HealthDay)—African-American children with forearm fractures are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency and lower bone mineral density than their peers without fractures, according to a study published online Aug. 27 ...
Aug 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds one treatment stands above others for adults with Langerhans cell histiocytosis
A study by a Baylor College of Medicine physician-researcher has shed light on the most effective treatment for adults with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in bones. LCH is a disease that can affect the skin, mouth, ears, ...
Aug 15, 2012
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Health
Even minor physical activity may benefit bone health in premenopausal women
A study to be published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) suggests that physical activity for premenopausal women is very effective in reducing sclerostin—a known inhibitor ...
Aug 15, 2012
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Genetics
100 gene deletions in mice identifies 9 new genes that determine bone strength
A genetic screening approach to studying bone disease has found nine new genes associated with bone health and suggests a new way to discover genes that may be implicated in human skeletal diseases. A collaborative study ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Medications
'Generic' medical devices could cut into name-brand profits
Generic competition - a billion-dollar problem for brand-name drug companies since the 1980s - is making inroads in the orthopedic medical devices industry. Last week Cardinal Health Inc., one of the three biggest device ...
Jul 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gum disease: The most common form of bone loss
On July 19, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research announced it will be funding the work of three research teams investigating bone health. The University of Toronto’s Dr. Michael Glogauer, Associate Professor with ...
Jul 23, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Celiac disease linked to low bone density in kids
(Medical Xpress) -- Children living with celiac disease in Alberta may be at a higher risk for low bone-mineral density because of a lack of sun exposure and essential vitamins, new research reveals.
Jul 18, 2012
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Health
New study suggests moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent bone loss
(Medical Xpress) -- Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis.
Jul 11, 2012
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Health
Higher doses of vitamin D prevent fractures in older women
(HealthDay) -- In the latest study to look at the effect of vitamin D on fracture risk, Swiss researchers found that taking more than 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily could reduce the risk of hip fractures ...
Jul 4, 2012
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