People with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures, new research led by the University of Sheffield has found.
Jun 11, 2020
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People living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures, new research led by the University of Sheffield has found.
Jun 11, 2020
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Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and demographic change means that these numbers are continuing to increase. Osteoporosis- related fractures have a significant effect on the quality of life of older ...
Jun 9, 2020
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COVID-19 social distancing measures, including the closure of schools and parks and the indefinite cancelation of team sports, have led to a nearly 60% decrease overall in pediatric fractures but an increase in the proportion ...
May 28, 2020
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A recent study of hip fracture rates in nursing homes in the U.S. reports a slight rise in the rate of hip fractures among long-stay residents in recent years. Researchers looked at data collected between 2007 and 2015 and ...
May 27, 2020
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Dairy products provide more bone-beneficial nutrients than any other food group. Yet a new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone ...
May 27, 2020
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The pressure to send more patients home increases when hospital beds are in short supply.
May 20, 2020
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Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar, associate professor, has developed a highly printable bioink as a platform to generate anatomical-scale functional tissues. This study was recently published in the American Chemical Society's Applied ...
May 19, 2020
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Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are associated with lower risk of osteoporotic fracture compared with warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). No difference was found between DOACs for greater fracture reduction. ...
May 19, 2020
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There is high variability in access to, and quality of, bone density scanning facilities worldwide, according to a landmark global study carried out at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU, University ...
May 15, 2020
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A large international trial has confirmed previous findings that a commonly used antidepressant is not effective in supporting the recovery of patients who have had a stroke.
May 14, 2020
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