Health
Vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture
A study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
Aug 10, 2022
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News tagged with hip bone
Pediatrics
High-intensity physical activity in early adolescence could lead to stronger bones in adulthood
High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximize peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a study from University of Bristol researchers published in JAMA Network Open today.
Aug 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oxytocin can help prevent osteoporosis
Oxytocin, produced by the hypothalamus and sometimes known as the "love hormone" for its involvement in pair bonding and orgasm, can be a strong ally in the control and prevention of osteoporosis, according to a study by ...
Aug 10, 2020
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New theory on genesis of osteoarthritis comes with successful therapy in mice
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have turned their view of osteoarthritis (OA) inside out. Literally. Instead of seeing the painful degenerative disease as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, they now have ...
May 19, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How a common skin bacterium can cause chronic infections after orthopedic surgery
In individuals who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery, clinicians are noticing increasing numbers of chronic bone infections linked to a bacterial strain commonly found on the skin. A study published in the Journal ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Surgery
Staying hip to orthopedic advances: Comparing traditional and new hip replacement stems
Needing a hip replacement is unfortunate, but even more unfortunate is to need to do it again. Surgeons at Osaka Metropolitan University have provided new insights into the performance of two types of stems used in total ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
More women report hip fractures earlier in life, research finds
Older women with low bone density are more likely to experience their first hip fracture in their 60s compared to older ages, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting ...
Jun 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pregnancy may increase the risk of a debilitating hip condition called transient osteoporosis
A review published in the journal Medicine investigates the link between transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) and pregnancy, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and potential contributing factors.
Dec 13, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
New method offers hope of fewer fractures
Thousands of people could be spared from a hip fracture each year if a new method to identify the risk of osteoporotic fractures were to be introduced in health care. This is the view of the researchers at Lund University ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Health
How little things can reduce hip fractures
Simple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in hip fractures, a new Australian study suggests.
Sep 1, 2023
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