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Scientists discover a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice

UCLA and UC San Francisco life scientists have discovered a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice -- research that could potentially lead to stronger bone density in women and new treatments for osteoporosis in older women.

18 Jan 2019

Opioid drugs often overprescribed to children for pain relief, say CHOP surgeons

Opioid drugs prescribed to children for pain relief after a typical pediatric orthopaedic procedure may be significantly overprescribed, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

17 Jan 2019

$An extra meal a day cuts deaths by half in elderly with hip fractures$

An extra meal a day cuts deaths by half in elderly with hip fractures

A pilot scheme called the HIP QIP programme was implemented across six trusts. Five of these were in England and one in Scotland. The scheme involves giving the elderly patients with hip fractures one extra meal per day. Results showed that this strategy can reduce the deaths among these patients by half.

13 Jan 2019

Researchers compile atlas of genetic influences on osteoporosis

A ground-breaking new study led by researchers from the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has succeeded in compiling an atlas of genetic factors associated with estimated bone mineral density (BMD), one of the most clinically relevant factors in diagnosing osteoporosis.

2 Jan 2019

Study examines performance of skilled nursing care residents with cognitive difficulties

After a hospital stay, many older adults will be discharged to a skilled nursing facility to recover. The goal of this type of short-term nursing care is to help patients regain their ability to function and perform their daily activities to the best of their ability so they can return home, if possible.

21 Dec 2018

Osteoporosis is not only a women's disease

Osteoporosis, a bone disease that can result in painful fractures - typically in the back, hip or wrist - is often thought of as a woman's disease. But men get it too, just usually later in life than women.

18 Dec 2018

New recommendations for design, conduct of osteoporosis-specific economic evaluations

Economic evaluations that compare interventions in terms of costs and outcomes are increasingly used by decision makers, with economic evaluations now playing an increasing role in pricing and reimbursement decisions.

6 Dec 2018

$Study finds increasing risk of infections and antibiotic prescriptions after hip fracture surgery$

Study finds increasing risk of infections and antibiotic prescriptions after hip fracture surgery

In a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study that examined trends in the incidence of infections following hip fracture surgery in Denmark, the risk of postoperative infections (at 15, 30, 90, and 365 days) increased between 2005 and 2016.

5 Dec 2018

‘Youth factor’ inside bone marrow stem cells can have rejuvenating effect on tissue

For a child, recovering from a broken bone is typically a short-lived, albeit painful, convalescence. But for older adults, it can be a protracted and potentially life-threatening process.

5 Dec 2018

$Study finds rise in risk of postoperative infections following hip fracture surgery$

Study finds rise in risk of postoperative infections following hip fracture surgery

5 Dec 2018

$Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery$

Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery

Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new Finnish study analyzing nationwide registers finds.

30 Nov 2018

$People with Alzheimer’s disease using strong opioids have increased risk of hip fracture$

People with Alzheimer’s disease using strong opioids have increased risk of hip fracture

People using strong painkillers, opioids, have twice the risk of hip fracture compared to non-opioid users, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The risk was highest in the first two months of opioid use.

26 Nov 2018

Concomitant use of sleeping pills and opioids found to prevalent among people with Alzheimer’s disease

One in five people with Alzheimer's disease who use a benzodiazepine are also concomitant users of an opioid, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

19 Nov 2018

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

Does engaging patients in research projects improve health? A comprehensive collection of 17 innovative demonstration projects -- from youth involvement in mental health services to suicide prevention, Indigenous health, children with complex medical needs and more -- highlights the value of patient engagement in research.

15 Nov 2018

New diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of lower-limb amputation and ketoacidosis

The use of a new class of drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, so called SGLT2 inhibitors, are linked to a twofold increased risk for lower-limb amputation as well as diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious diabetes complication.

14 Nov 2018

Diabetes medication reduces risk of heart failure hospitalization

In the largest trial to date to assess cardiovascular outcomes for an important class of diabetes medications, researchers have found that dapagliflozin markedly reduced the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in a broad population of patients with diabetes.

12 Nov 2018

New dental reconstruction material offers unparalleled improvements over acrylate-based fillers

Soon you may no longer have to worry about how long your dental repairs will last. A new dental reconstruction material developed in Sweden offers unprecedented improvements over existing acrylate-based fillers.

7 Nov 2018

Utilization of ED for mTBI evaluations may increase with approval of TBI legislation

Millions of children and teens are affected by sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries annually. To help reduce the effects of TBIs in youth sports, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted state youth TBI laws between 2009 and 2014.

5 Nov 2018

$Overview on management of isolated lateral malleolus ankle fractures$

Overview on management of isolated lateral malleolus ankle fractures

Although fairly common, management of an isolated lateral malleolus ankle fracture remains challenging for orthopedic surgeons. A central question remains on determining whether surgery or a non-surgical approach is indicated for a particular patient.

31 Oct 2018

$Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models$

Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models

CBSET, a non-for-profit preclinical research institute dedicated to biomedical research, education and advancement of medical technologies, announced today that its scientists have published data and analyses ("Fracture in drug-eluting stents increases focal intimal hyperplasia in the atherosclerosed rabbit iliac artery") that "illustrate differences in the dynamic healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy and disease rabbit models."

30 Oct 2018

Fracture News and Research

Scientists discover a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice

Opioid drugs often overprescribed to children for pain relief, say CHOP surgeons

An extra meal a day cuts deaths by half in elderly with hip fractures

Researchers compile atlas of genetic influences on osteoporosis

Study examines performance of skilled nursing care residents with cognitive difficulties

Osteoporosis is not only a women's disease

New recommendations for design, conduct of osteoporosis-specific economic evaluations

Study finds increasing risk of infections and antibiotic prescriptions after hip fracture surgery

‘Youth factor’ inside bone marrow stem cells can have rejuvenating effect on tissue

Study finds rise in risk of postoperative infections following hip fracture surgery

Many diseases increase risk of post-operative complications after hip fracture surgery

People with Alzheimer’s disease using strong opioids have increased risk of hip fracture

Concomitant use of sleeping pills and opioids found to prevalent among people with Alzheimer’s disease

Collection of demonstration projects highlights value of patient engagement in research

New diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of lower-limb amputation and ketoacidosis

Diabetes medication reduces risk of heart failure hospitalization

New dental reconstruction material offers unparalleled improvements over acrylate-based fillers

Utilization of ED for mTBI evaluations may increase with approval of TBI legislation

Overview on management of isolated lateral malleolus ankle fractures

Preclinical studies show differences in healing responses to fractured and intact stent implanted in healthy, disease models

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