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One Drug Tackles Two Diseases, Case Researcher Finds: Prevent Bone Loss, Periodontal Disease
November 18, 2005 Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease, according to a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine ... > full story -
New Imaging Technique Reveals How Likely You Are To Break A Bone
October 27, 2005 Scientists have developed a technique which can be used to reveal the strength of bones, allowing doctors to more accurately estimate the risk of bone fracture. According to research published online ... > full story -
'Move It Or Lose It': Exercise Vital To Build Strong Bones
October 20, 2005 Exercise can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures, a new report explains. "One of the best ways to build and maintain healthy bones is through exercise," noted ... > full story -
Older Men With Parkinson's Disease At Increased Risk Of Bone Fractures
October 12, 2005 Researchers found that Parkinson's disease (PD) in older men is associated with lower bone mineral density and suggested that physicians should consider screening older male patients with PD for ... > full story -
The End Of Daylight Savings Time May Harm Your Oral Health
September 22, 2005 Beginning in 2007, daylight savings time will be extended by almost a month. This additional amount of daylight may also help extend the life and health of people's teeth and bones. That's because ... > full story -
'Clock' Genes Mediate Leptin Effects On Bone Formation
September 16, 2005 The so-called "molecular clock" or clock genes play a crucial role in mediating the effect of the hormone leptin on the balance between the resorption and formation of bone, said Baylor ... > full story -
Brain Plays Key Role In Regulating Bone Density
August 25, 2005 The brain plays an important role in the maintenance of proper bone density, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have ... > full story -
Purdue Research Shows Added Calcium Benefits Women On The Pill
August 19, 2005 Women who take oral contraceptives can counteract bone loss by making sure they have enough calcium in their daily diet, especially early in life, according to Purdue University ... > full story -
Bone Loss After Liver Transplants Can Be Prevented
August 14, 2005 The results of a new study published in the August 2005 issue of Liver Transplantation found that the drug used to treat osteoporosis, when used in combination with calcium and vitamin D, can prevent ... > full story -
Taking A Break From Fractures: A Closer Look At Vitamin D
August 11, 2005 While vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of bone fracture in the elderly, a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raises the question of how ... > full story
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