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Spinal Cord Stem Cells Could Be Basis Of Nonsurgical Treatment For Spinal-cord Injuries
A researcher at MIT's
Picower Institute for
Learning and Memory has
pinpointed stem cells within
the spinal cord that, if
... > full story
Farming At Young Age May Lead To Bone Disease In Adulthood
Although farm chores are
likely to keep young boys in
shape and out of trouble,
environmental health experts
caution that it could be
harmful to overall bone
... > full story
Toothpick: New Molecular Tag IDs Bone And Tooth Minerals
Enlisting an army of plant
viruses to their cause, NIST
materials researchers have
identified a small
biomolecule that binds
specifically to one of the
... > full story
New Helmet May Significantly Reduce Forces To Neck During Head-first Impact
Researchers have invented a
sports helmet that reduces
direct impact to the neck by
up to 56 per cent, according
to preliminary tests. The p ... > full story
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Averting Postsurgical Infections In Kids: Give Antibiotics Within Hour Before First Incision, Study Suggests
July 22, 2008 — Giving children preventive antibiotics within one hour before they undergo spinal surgery greatly reduces the risk for serious infections after the surgery, suggests a study to be published in the ... > full story -
Turning On Hormone Tap Could Aid Osteoporosis Fight
July 17, 2008 — A potential new drug that "opens the taps" for the release of useful hormones could stimulate new bone growth -- and may eventually bring relief to osteoporosis ... > full story -
After Ankle Surgery: Mobilize With Care
July 17, 2008 — People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilizing plaster ... > full story -
Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More
July 15, 2008 — Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other ... > full story -
Computer Simulations Help Predict Bone Fracture Risk
July 14, 2008 — Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists have demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the ... > full story -
Myostatin Inhibitors May Improve Recovery Of Wartime Limb Injuries
July 13, 2008 — Inhibiting a growth factor that keeps muscles from getting too big may optimize recovery of injured soldiers, researchers say. Bone biologists are studying two myostatin inhibitors in mice with limb ... > full story -
Individual Bone Implants Whose Structure Resembles That Of The Natural Bone Can Now Be Produced Easily
July 11, 2008 — Individual bone implants whose structure resembles that of the natural bone can now be produced quite easily. First, a simulation program calculates the bone's internal structure and porosity, then a ... > full story -
Benefits Of Aspirin For Treating Osteoporosis Uncovered
July 10, 2008 — Researchers have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. The drug appears to prevent both improper bone resorption and the death of bone-forming stem ... > full story -
Researchers Coat Titanium With Polymer To Improve Integration Of Joint Replacements
July 5, 2008 — New research shows that coating a titanium implant with a new biologically inspired material enhances tissue healing, improves bone growth around the implant and strengthens the attachment and ... > full story -
Improving Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis: Computer Simulations Help Predict Fracture Risk
July 3, 2008 — Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists have demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the ... > full story
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