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$Cognitive decline increases future fracture risk in women$

Cognitive decline increases future fracture risk in women

Researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered a link between cognitive decline and a faster rate of bone loss, and found that cognitive decline over five years increased future fracture risk in women. The association between cognitive decline and bone loss was weaker in men.

21 Jul 2021

New substance derived from Saussurea controversa exhibits osteoprotective properties

Metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, when bones lose their mass and become so fragile that they could be damaged while sneezing or under little stress, are called the silent epidemic of the 21st century.

20 Jul 2021

Excess caffeine intake may be linked to increased risk of osteoporosis

University of South Australia researchers have a bone to pick when it comes to drinking too much coffee as new research finds that excess caffeine may be linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis.

16 Jul 2021

New statement highlights the role of primary care professional in caring for people with stroke

The new scientific statement, "Primary Care of Adult Patients After Stroke," acknowledges the importance of primary care in the system of care for patients with stroke, summarizing the available literature and providing a roadmap for holistic, goal-directed and patient-centered care.

15 Jul 2021

New concise recommendations for managing osteoporosis in patients with chronic kidney disease

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) typically suffer from impaired bone quality and quantity, with a non-vertebral fracture risk which is 4-to 6-fold higher than the fracture risk of matched controls. However, despite their high risk of fragility fractures, the vast majority of patients with chronic CKD stages 4 to 5D, are not receiving osteoporosis therapy.

15 Jul 2021

Cast not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles

Using a cast is not more effective than a brace for treating broken ankles, according to University of Warwick researchers – a conclusion that could hasten the decline of the tradition of signing a cast.

8 Jul 2021

Falls are the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injury in older adults, shows study

The study is the first on epidemiology and causes of traumatic brain injury in over 20 years. The research team reports in the journal BMJ Open of 4 June 2021.

6 Jul 2021

$New composite material could soon replace metal plates in treating difficult fractures$

New composite material could soon replace metal plates in treating difficult fractures

A new biocompatible polymer-based composite material could soon replace metal plates in treating difficult and unstable fractures.

23 Jun 2021

$Researchers report a new genetic cause for infantile fractures$

Researchers report a new genetic cause for infantile fractures

An intrauterine fracture is a rare finding during routine prenatal imaging. This condition can be due to maternal trauma, genetic disorders of the skeleton, as well as other predisposing maternal metabolic and vascular disorders.

18 Jun 2021

New guidance provides valuable direction in the clinical use of HR-pQCT imaging

In recent years, significant progress has been made towards the use of high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) imaging in research, and new potential for applications in the clinic have emerged, particularly with the advent of second generation devices.

18 Jun 2021

New study provides important insights into osteoporosis

Osteoporosis researchers at the UVA School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength of our bones, allowing them to identify several genes not previously known to influence bone density and, ultimately, our risk of fracture.

16 Jun 2021

Calcified Tissue International announces top 10 most impactful papers of 2019

Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research is among the leading peer-reviewed journals publishing original preclinical, translational, and clinical research as well as expert reviews in the bone and musculoskeletal field.

13 Jun 2021

$Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy more likely to suffer fractures, study finds$

Middle-aged men with cerebral palsy more likely to suffer fractures, study finds

Researchers at Michigan Medicine found a subset of middle-aged men with cerebral palsy are up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer fractures than men without the disorder.

10 Jun 2021

$Heavier birth weight is linked to higher risk of bone fracture later in life$

Heavier birth weight is linked to higher risk of bone fracture later in life

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has linked heavier birth weight with lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of bone fracture later in life.

9 Jun 2021

New method uses physical function tests to screen for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that does not exhibit symptoms until there is a bone fracture, so it is said that there is a high percentage of people who remain unaware of their condition.

8 Jun 2021

New report highlights enormous disease burden and treatment gap of osteoporosis in Europe

New International Osteoporosis Foundation report provides unique overview of osteoporosis in Europe, revealing the enormous disease burden and an unacceptable treatment gap; 71% of women at high risk of fracture are not receiving much-needed medication.

7 Jun 2021

Women with osteoporosis and low bone density have higher risk of hearing loss

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the United States. Previous studies of people with hearing loss have uncovered higher prevalence of osteoporosis -- a disease in which the bones become weak and brittle -- and low bone density (LBD).

25 May 2021

$Researchers compare characteristics and outcomes of hip fracture patients during pre- and post-COVID-19 outbreak$

Researchers compare characteristics and outcomes of hip fracture patients during pre- and post-COVID-19 outbreak

The COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to have caused a significant strain on the healthcare system and resources in the United States.

17 May 2021

$Proper seatbelt use can help reduce pediatric spinal fractures$

Proper seatbelt use can help reduce pediatric spinal fractures

Two thirds of all pediatric spinal fractures, especially in the adolescent population, occur in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) where seatbelts are not utilized, reports a study in Spine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

14 May 2021

Professor Cyrus Cooper receives ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research award

The International Osteoporosis Foundation is delighted to announce that the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) has presented the prestigious 2021 ECTS Steven Boonen Clinical Research Award to its President, Professor Cyrus Cooper.

7 May 2021