Bone News and Research

RSS

Researchers measure whether transcranial direct current stimulation generates EFs in deep brain areas

A defining characteristic of stroke is the loss of motor control due to structural damage in specific brain areas. In fact, motor impairments (or deficits) are the number one complication after stroke.

27 Mar 2018

Researchers develop microsensor that enables kidney dialysis to be customized

Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a microsensor that makes it possible to directly monitor and adjust the composition of kidney dialysis fluid.

27 Mar 2018

NUST MISIS researchers produce elastic metal rods for scoliosis treatment

NUST MISIS scientists jointly with their colleagues from the Ecole de Technologie Superiore have experienced a new combination of alloy processing that produces solid and durable implants that are fully compatible with the human body. The research article is published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

23 Mar 2018

Study finds alarming frequency of bench press injuries among military service members

While deployed in combat zones, U.S. armed forces prepare for the rigors of combat and stay in peak condition by lifting weights during intense and demanding workouts.

22 Mar 2018

Researchers make key discovery about cellular pathway linked to myriad of diseases

Researchers from the University of Dundee and the Francis Crick Institute have made a significant discovery about a cellular pathway associated with developmental defects and a myriad of diseases ranging from alopecia to colorectal cancer.

22 Mar 2018

Study: Lower temperatures can trigger the body’s ‘good’ fat formation at cellular level

Lower temperatures can activate the body's 'good' fat formation at a cellular level, a new study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has found.

21 Mar 2018

Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women

Results of a study carried out in Brazil showed a strong association between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.

21 Mar 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces ACTIS Total Hip System for improving initial implant stability

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today introduced the ACTIS Total Hip System in the US at the 2018 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Recently available on a limited basis, this is the first DePuy Synthes hip system designed to be utilized with tissue-sparing approaches such as the minimally invasive Anterior Approach, as well as traditional approaches in Total Hip Replacement surgery.

From DePuy Synthes 21 Mar 2018

Patients on replacement therapy with thyroid hormone may have more comorbidities

People who take replacement thyroid hormone may have more comorbidities and lower quality of life than those who don't take the hormone, a large population-based study from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands reports.

20 Mar 2018

Diabetes medication reduces chance of late miscarriage, premature birth among women with PCOS

The oral diabetes medication metformin seems to reduce the chance of a late miscarriage and premature birth among women with polycystic ovary syndrome but does not affect their rate of developing gestational diabetes, a multicenter study finds.

20 Mar 2018

Impulsivity may be associated with greater weight loss during treatment in obese children

Children with obesity may be more impulsive than those with normal weight, but during family-based behavioral treatment, the more impulsive of children with obesity may lose more weight, a new study suggests.

20 Mar 2018

Scientists uncover new answers to cell aging in children with rare, fatal disease

In a recent paper published in Cell Reports, Saint Louis University researchers have uncovered new answers about why cells rapidly age in children with a rare and fatal disease.

20 Mar 2018

Weight loss surgery widely underutilized among young patients with severe obesity

Among U.S. teenagers and young adults with severe obesity, a new study finds that only a small percentage undergo weight loss surgery, even though it is broadly considered the most effective long-term weight loss therapy.

20 Mar 2018

Robocall increases diabetic retinopathy screening rates among poor minorities

Automated reminder calls may be an effective tool to improve screening for diabetic eye disease among low-income minority patients, especially African Americans, a new study finds. The study results will be presented Monday at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

20 Mar 2018

Bone News and Research

Researchers measure whether transcranial direct current stimulation generates EFs in deep brain areas

Researchers develop microsensor that enables kidney dialysis to be customized

NUST MISIS researchers produce elastic metal rods for scoliosis treatment

Study finds alarming frequency of bench press injuries among military service members

Researchers make key discovery about cellular pathway linked to myriad of diseases

Study: Lower temperatures can trigger the body’s ‘good’ fat formation at cellular level

Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women

DePuy Synthes introduces ACTIS Total Hip System for improving initial implant stability

Patients on replacement therapy with thyroid hormone may have more comorbidities

Diabetes medication reduces chance of late miscarriage, premature birth among women with PCOS

Impulsivity may be associated with greater weight loss during treatment in obese children

Scientists uncover new answers to cell aging in children with rare, fatal disease

Weight loss surgery widely underutilized among young patients with severe obesity

Robocall increases diabetic retinopathy screening rates among poor minorities

Poor dental health may be related to increased diabetes risk

Mother’s pre-pregnancy waist size may be linked to child's autism risk

Oral micronized progesterone may reduce hot flashes, night sweats in perimenopausal women

Advanced insulin pump system can also manage type 1 diabetes in children, study shows

Newer treatment for type 2 diabetes reduces liver fat in patients with NAFLD

Wearable medical patch shows promise for early detection of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Latest News