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Removing the smallest of kidney stone fragments during endoscopy using a hydrogel

Kidney stones are often removed via an endoscopic procedure. If a stone is too large, the urologists break it into pieces using a laser.

4 Apr 2022

Eating prunes every day may reduce pro-inflammatory mediators in postmenopausal women

A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis.

2 Apr 2022

$AI shows potential to aid clinicians in fracture diagnosis$

AI shows potential to aid clinicians in fracture diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an effective tool for fracture detection that has potential to aid clinicians in busy emergency departments, according to a study in Radiology.

30 Mar 2022

$Local anesthetic use for hip fracture patients on the day of admission is increasing, data suggests$

Local anesthetic use for hip fracture patients on the day of admission is increasing, data suggests

Patients with traumatic injuries who are treated in the emergency room are susceptible to opioid-related adverse drug effects. Increased use of regional anesthesia can be helpful in the effort to reduce the use of opioids. However, it's not clear how often patients receive regional anesthesia prior to going to the operating room.

23 Mar 2022

Research finds link between long-term exposure to air pollution and autoimmune disease risk

Long term exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue and inflammatory bowel diseases, finds research published online in the open access journal RMD Open.

16 Mar 2022

$Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women$

Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women

In older women, inability to stand on one leg for more than a few seconds is a risk factor for fracture. Another physical test yields similar results. Moreover, SSRIs can be linked to relatively poor physical function, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows.

14 Feb 2022

High levels of body fat in men linked to lower bone density and increased risk for osteoporosis

Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

10 Feb 2022

$Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults$

Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults

Spinal anesthesia is not safer or more effective than general anesthesia in patients who undergo surgery for hip fractures, according to a major study.

7 Feb 2022

New survey highlights the need for national policy to implement high-quality Fracture Liaison Services

A new Irish survey has highlighted the need for a national policy to implement effective high-quality Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) across Irish hospitals with the aim of reducing the risk of fractures in patients.

31 Jan 2022

In California nursing homes, omicron is bad, but so is the isolation

Dina Halperin had been cooped up alone for three weeks in her nursing home room after her two unvaccinated roommates were moved out at the onset of the omicron surge. "I'm frustrated," she said, "and so many of the nursing staff are burned out or just plain tired."

31 Jan 2022

Using metal K-wires to hold broken wrist bones is not superior to traditional plaster cast

Using metal K-wires (commonly known as 'pins') to hold broken wrist bones in place while they heal are no better than a traditional molded plaster cast, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

20 Jan 2022

$Common osteoporosis medications protect against hip fracture during a 2-year drug holiday$

Common osteoporosis medications protect against hip fracture during a 2-year drug holiday

New research findings may help physicians and older adults with osteoporosis better manage their hip fracture risk while taking a break from their medication. The first-of-its-kind study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that the oral bisphosphonates risedronate and alendronate equally protect against hip fracture during a 2-year drug holiday.

13 Jan 2022

$New AI algorithm can quickly detect x-rays that are positive for fractures$

New AI algorithm can quickly detect x-rays that are positive for fractures

Emergency room and urgent care clinics are typically busy and patients often have to wait many hours before they can be seen, evaluated and receive treatment.

21 Dec 2021

$Electronic cigarette use linked with higher prevalence of fragility fractures$

Electronic cigarette use linked with higher prevalence of fragility fractures

While conventional cigarette smoking is an established risk factor for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture, the effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use on bone health have not previously been studied.

22 Nov 2021

Long-term glycemic levels predict the risk of COVID-19 severity among diabetics

People with type 2 diabetes who contract COVID-19 are nearly 50% more likely to wind up in intensive care if they have poorly managed their blood sugar levels over the long-term than those with better long-term glycemic control, according to a study using anonymized health care data.

18 Nov 2021

Study reveals how bone cells form dendrites that are important for maintaining bone strength

Embedded within bone tissue are osteocytes, cells with tree-like projections called dendrites that are important for receiving communication from other cells.

1 Nov 2021

$Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma heals bone fractures in animal bone defect models$

Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma heals bone fractures in animal bone defect models

Recent technological innovations which have allowed plasma to be generated at room temperature and at ambient atmosphere in what is called non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NTAPP) have given scientists from Japan the opportunity to apply the therapeutic properties of this "fourth state of matter" to bone regeneration.

1 Nov 2021

$Extra dairy intake lowers risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care$

Extra dairy intake lowers risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care

Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a randomized controlled trial published by The BMJ today.

21 Oct 2021

$Custom plates fabricated through computer modeling may help heal collarbone fractures$

Custom plates fabricated through computer modeling may help heal collarbone fractures

Fractures of the clavicle, or collarbone, are common. Unfortunately, current fixation plates that are used to surgically stabilize these fractures are suboptimal, leading to reoperation rates of up to 53%. A new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research indicates that custom plates developed through computer modeling may be a better option.

20 Oct 2021

$Researchers identify a stem cell population with enhanced fracture healing and differentiation abilities$

Researchers identify a stem cell population with enhanced fracture healing and differentiation abilities

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are thought to have great potential in the field of regenerative medicine, which has the aim of restoring damaged tissues. However, not much was known about in vivo plasticity of them—until now.

8 Oct 2021