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Hope for a New Treatment for Bone Cancer: Can 'Friendly' Bacteria Kill Cancer Cells?
October 12, 2010 — Children and young people who are diagnosed with bone cancer could benefit from better treatment in the future, thanks to new research that is testing a theory that 'friendly bacteria' can be used to ... > full story -
Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Associated With Bone Decay
October 8, 2010 — Using novel technology allowing "virtual bone biopsies" researchers have found that a common treatment for prostate cancer called androgen deprivation therapy is associated with structural decay of ... > full story -
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Increase Bone Density in Healthy Children, Review Finds
October 6, 2010 — Giving vitamin D supplements to healthy children with normal vitamin D levels does not improve bone density at the hip, lumbar spine, forearm or in the body as a whole, according to a new ... > full story -
Substance That Plays Key Role in Bone Density Could Lead to New Osteoporosis Treatments
October 4, 2010 — Researchers have discovered a group of substances in the body that play a key role in controlling bone density, and on this basis they have begun development of a drug for prevention and treatment of ... > full story -
Controlling Bone Formation to Prevent Osteoporosis
September 27, 2010 — Recent data have suggested that the imbalance between bone formation and bone destruction that causes osteoporosis is a result of a decrease in formation of bone forming osteoblast cells from ... > full story -
Genetic Factor in Osteoporosis Discovered
September 22, 2010 — Spanish researchers have confirmed there is a genetic risk factor for osteoporosis and bone fractures. Although more studies are still needed, these findings will make it possible to take preventive ... > full story -
Computer Models Suggest Treatments for Fractures That Won't Heal
September 2, 2010 — New models, reinforced by in vivo experimentation, show why 5-10 percent of bone fractures don't heal properly, and how these cases may be treated to restart the healing process. Results of the model ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Protein Gets to the Roots of Obesity and Osteoporosis
August 31, 2010 — Here's good news for anyone trying to lose weight or has osteoporosis: Scientists are on the trail of a weight loss drug that may revolutionize how we treat these two conditions. Researchers have ... > full story -
Two Types of Bone Marrow Stem Cells Could Work Together to Advance Regenerative Medicine
August 17, 2010 — A unique "partnership" between two types of bone marrow stem cells could lead to advances in regenerative ... > full story -
Diabetes Risk in Children Increases Risk for Weak Bones
August 16, 2010 — Children at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty also appear to be at risk for weak bones, researchers report. A study of 140 overweight children age 7-11 who got little regular exercise found ... > full story
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