‘Bones’ Articles

Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): Hip and back fractures increase mortality rates in older adults, says a McMaster University study. (more…)

Washington, June 30 (ANI): A new study has found that an extract derived from bone marrow cells is as effective as therapy using bone marrow stem cells for improving cardiac function after a heart attack. (more…)

Washington, May 29 (ANI): A new study has shown that people who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis can lower the chronic pain by keeping their teeth healthy. (more…)

Washington, May 12 (ANI): In a novel study, MIT scientists have developed a new tissue scaffold that can stimulate bone and cartilage growth when transplanted into the knees and other joints. Lead researchers Lorna Gibson, of the MIT, and Professor William Bonfield, of Cambridge University, said that the scaffold could offer a potential new treatment for sports injuries and other cartilage damage, such as arthritis. (more…)

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Prostate cancer patients who undergo therapy to increase testosterone levels are more likely to suffer from bone- and heart-related problems, says a new study. (more…)

Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): A drug commonly used to treat severe osteoporosis can mend hard-to-heal broken bones of elderly patients at a rate typically seen when they were young kids, say researchers. The study led by Dr J. Edward Puzas, who heads orthopaedic bone research at the University of Rochester Medical Centre showed that the drug teriparatide, or Forteo can significantly boost our bodies” bone stem cell production. (more…)

London, Apr 10 (ANI): Osteoporosis drug, if taken once annually, is better at increasing the strength of brittle bones than a daily dose of the same, says a new study. (more…)

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Keele University researchers are testing stem-cell injections that could help heal fractures and treat bone diseases. The injectible stem cells can be controlled with a magnet. (more…)

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): While cycling is said to be one of the best things people can do to stay healthy, a new study has shown a striking correlation between bicycling and the onset of osteoporosis. A low-impact sport that puts little mechanical load on the bones and joints, bicycling is said to be beneficial for those with cardiovascular problems. (more…)

Washington, March 1 (ANI): American spine surgeons say that artificial disc replacement often works better than spinal fusion surgery. Both procedures are performed on people whose discs in the neck get damaged. (more…)