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Sustained preoperative opioid use predicts continued use following surgical procedure

Patients who take prescription opioids for a longer period before spinal surgery are more likely to continue using opioids several months after surgery, reports a study in the June 6, 2018, issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

8 Jun 2018

$FDA authorizes marketing of OsteoDetect software for detecting wrist fractures$

FDA authorizes marketing of OsteoDetect software for detecting wrist fractures

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of Imagen OsteoDetect, a type of computer-aided detection and diagnosis software designed to detect wrist fractures in adult patients.

25 May 2018

Strenuous exercise in teenage years may protect against height loss later in life

A new study has identified several key factors in postmenopausal women that are associated with height loss, a common occurrence in this age group that is known to increase the risk for death and disease.

23 May 2018

$Study reveals rate of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in children with leukemia$

Study reveals rate of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in children with leukemia

In a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study that followed 186 children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) for 6 years after initiation of chemotherapy, approximately 1 in 5 children experienced a non-vertebral fracture and 1 in 3 had a new vertebral fracture.

23 May 2018

New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

A new expert consensus endorsed by the European Society for Clinical and Economical Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Musculoskeletal Diseases and the International Osteoporosis Foundation has reviewed the benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health, based on analyses of major research studies.

15 May 2018

$Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk$

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

Gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study led by Keele University, and published in CMAJ.

14 May 2018

$Osteoporosis drug may be cardioprotective in hip fracture patients$

Osteoporosis drug may be cardioprotective in hip fracture patients

The osteoporosis drug alendronate was linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study of patients with hip fractures. The association was seen for up to 10 years after fracture.

11 May 2018

$Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women$

Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women

Anxiety has already been shown to take its toll on the human body in many ways, including increased risk for heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders.

9 May 2018

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a pilot study to see how a drug that treats several related autoimmune disorders affects the skeleton.

7 May 2018

$Study finds incidence of fractures in 15% of osteoporosis patients who take 'drug holidays'$

Study finds incidence of fractures in 15% of osteoporosis patients who take 'drug holidays'

Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to temporarily discontinue the drugs to prevent rare but serious side effects to the jaw and thighs.

4 May 2018

Combining natural cures with biomedical devices improves bone health, growth

A WSU research team is bringing together natural medical cures with modern biomedical devices in hopes of bringing about better health outcomes for people with bone diseases.

4 May 2018

New treatment option appears promising for patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

About one in every 100 people in the world takes glucocorticoids long term to treat immune-mediated diseases. However, glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, have a side effect -- they induce the bone loss called osteoporosis, causing an estimated yearly bone fracture rate of 5 percent.

27 Apr 2018

UConn researchers develop new composite for healing broken load-bearing bones

University of Connecticut researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used to repair broken load-bearing bones without the complications sometimes presented by other materials.

20 Apr 2018

Experts discuss implications of low calcium intake in global population

The new interactive Global Map of Dietary Calcium Intake in Adults, launched today by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), reveals that many populations are not getting enough calcium in their diets. The Map reflects the findings of a recent study published by an IOF Calcium Steering Committee*

20 Apr 2018

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced today clinical results associated with the use of its CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems.

From DePuy Synthes 20 Apr 2018

Opioid pain medications may not be safe for hemodialysis patients

A new analysis indicates that opioid pain medications may not be as safe for hemodialysis patients as recommendations suggest, and therefore, their use should be limited when possible. The analysis appears in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

20 Apr 2018

Researchers generate stable cartilage tissue from adult mesenchymal stem cells

Stable joint cartilage can be produced from adult stem cells originating from bone marrow. This is made possible by inducing specific molecular processes occurring during embryonic cartilage formation, as researchers from the University and University Hospital of Basel report in the scientific journal PNAS.

16 Apr 2018

Fracture News and Research

Sustained preoperative opioid use predicts continued use following surgical procedure

FDA authorizes marketing of OsteoDetect software for detecting wrist fractures

Strenuous exercise in teenage years may protect against height loss later in life

Study reveals rate of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in children with leukemia

New expert consensus reviews benefits and safety of dietary protein for bone health

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

Osteoporosis drug may be cardioprotective in hip fracture patients

Study shows how anxiety levels are linked to increased fracture risk in women

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Study finds incidence of fractures in 15% of osteoporosis patients who take 'drug holidays'

Combining natural cures with biomedical devices improves bone health, growth

New treatment option appears promising for patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

UConn researchers develop new composite for healing broken load-bearing bones

Experts discuss implications of low calcium intake in global population

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

Opioid pain medications may not be safe for hemodialysis patients

Researchers generate stable cartilage tissue from adult mesenchymal stem cells

People with TBI have increased risk of developing dementia

NIH study uncovers genetic basis of 'dripping candle wax' bone disease

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