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Bioglass Helping to Mend Bones
April 2, 2013 Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have been studying new materials or implants that are of interest in medicine and in helping to mend bones, in particular. They have in fact ... > full story -
Cells Culled from Adults May Grow Human Bone
April 2, 2013 Preparations are underway for the first known human trial to use embryonic-like stem cells collected from adult cells to grow ... > full story -
Vitamin D Benefits Breathing in Tuberculosis Patients
March 26, 2013 Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D can help people breathe better and may even protect against tuberculosis, according to a recent study. The study of more than 10,000 Korean adults found that ... > full story -
New Model May Pinpoint Timing of Final Menstrual Period
March 26, 2013 For women enduring hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, a new model could better estimate the timing of the final menstrual period, according to a recent ... > full story -
Relieving Chronic Pain With New Device
March 25, 2013 A new, implantable device for treating chronic pain has passed an important safety ... > full story -
Physical Activity During Youth May Help Reduce Fracture Risk in Old Age
March 23, 2013 Get out there and regularly kick that soccer ball around with your kids, you may be helping them prevent a broken hip when they are older, say ... > full story -
Differences in Bone Healing in Young Vs. Old Mice May Hold Answers to Better Bone Healing for Seniors
March 21, 2013 By studying the underlying differences in gene expression during healing after a bone break in young versus aged mice, scientists aim to find specific pathways of fracture healing in ... > full story -
Immune System Can Delay Healing of Bone Fractures
March 21, 2013 Medical researchers have succeeded in demonstrating an association between delayed bone fracture healing and increased concentration of specific immune cells in the blood of the patient. Results of ... > full story -
Living in a Sunny Climate Does Not Improve Vitamin D Levels in Hip Fracture Patients
March 19, 2013 While it is well known that a majority of hip fracture patients of all ages and both sexes have insufficient or deficient levels of vitamin D, a new study looks at whether or not living in a warm, ... > full story -
Spine Patients Who Quit Smoking Report Diminished Pain
March 19, 2013 Smoking is a known risk factor for back pain and disc disease. In a new study, researchers reviewed smoking cessation rates and related pain in 6,779 patients undergoing treatment for spinal ... > full story
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