Osteoporosis News and Research

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Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

A type of drug used to treat weak bones is associated with an increased risk of 'micro-cracks' in bone, according to new research.

1 Mar 2017

$Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures$

Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures

It's important to identify and treat osteoporosis following hip fracture, but a large study found low rates of assessment and treatment in postmenopausal women who had suffered a hip fracture.

23 Feb 2017

Estrogen therapy can lead to healthier teeth and gums in postmenopausal women, study suggests

Estrogen therapy has already been credited with helping women manage an array of menopause-related issues, including reducing hot flashes, improving heart health and bone density, and maintaining levels of sexual satisfaction.

22 Feb 2017

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

A product of digesting a micronutrient found in soy may hold the key to why some people seem to derive a heart-protective benefit from eating soy foods, while others do not, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study discovered.

21 Feb 2017

Scientists attempt to slow down ageing using novel compound

A group of Russian and Swedish scientists just published a breakthrough paper, reporting results of a joint study by Lomonosov Moscow State University and Stockholm university. The article was published in the US journal Aging.

17 Feb 2017

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

Postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years was associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in a large study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

16 Feb 2017

$New review outlines key challenges and solutions to address growing burden of fragility fractures$

New review outlines key challenges and solutions to address growing burden of fragility fractures

With the first of the baby boomer generation now entering their eighties, the next decade will see a significant increase in the number of people living with osteoporosis and experiencing the often devastating outcome of fragility fractures.

15 Feb 2017

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Despite the continued controversy surrounding the use of testosterone in men who have testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), a new study has found that long-term use of testosterone therapy not only improves vigor and vitality, but may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular (CV) disease.

13 Feb 2017

New method of repairing injured bone could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has developed a new method of repairing injured bone using stem cells from human bone marrow and a carbon material with photocatalytic properties, which could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries, such as fractures or periodontal disease.

8 Feb 2017

Study finds under and misuse of adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer patients

A nationwide cancer registry of almost one million patients treated for hormone-sensitive breast cancer shows that one out of six women who should have received post-surgical treatment known as adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) did not get this recommended component of care.

3 Feb 2017

Measuring BTMs could be practical way to identify patient's adherence to osteoporosis medications

Oral bisphosphonates are common first line treatments for osteoporosis. However, approximately half of patients who begin osteoporosis treatment do not follow their prescribed treatment and/or discontinue treatment within a year.

30 Jan 2017

Researchers provide insights into effects of microgravity on bone tissue

As is well-known, space flights bring with them a unique set of health hazards. That includes bone and muscle deterioration. Loss of bone density is currently one of the most serious problems for astronauts.

28 Jan 2017

$Anti-inflammatory diet could boost bone health, prevent fractures in women$

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Commonly-prescribed drug for treating weak bone condition linked to increased risk of 'micro-cracks'

Study finds low rates of osteoporosis screening, treatment for older women with hip fractures

Estrogen therapy can lead to healthier teeth and gums in postmenopausal women, study suggests

Scientists unlock heart-protective benefits of soy

Scientists attempt to slow down ageing using novel compound

Postmenopausal hormone therapy lasting longer than ten years linked to lower dementia risk

New review outlines key challenges and solutions to address growing burden of fragility fractures

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

New method of repairing injured bone could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

Study finds under and misuse of adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer patients

Measuring BTMs could be practical way to identify patient's adherence to osteoporosis medications

Researchers provide insights into effects of microgravity on bone tissue

Anti-inflammatory diet could boost bone health, prevent fractures in women

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

Treating subclinical hypothyroidism can reduce pregnancy loss, study shows

Women with early periods more likely to experience premature menopause, study finds

HCI scientists uncover new way that bones get destroyed through breast cancer

New stem cell method could lead to powerful treatments for skeletal system injuries

Prune consumption may prevent bone mineral density loss in older population

Exercise helps mitigate side effects of AIs in breast cancer survivors

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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