osteoporosis
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Spine
Cheaper surgical option for osteoporosis patients: 4 key points
By Megan Wood Researchers at Baylor Research Institute in Dallas found that the lesser expensive vertebroplasty is just as effective…
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Spine
The Evolutionary Reason Spinal Injuries Occur More Frequently In Women
By Dana Dovey The shape and density of women’s spines put them at greater risk for developing scoliosis and osteoporosis.…
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Recon
Teva launches generic osteoporosis drug
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) has launched the generic equivalent to 5 mg, 30 mg, and 35 mg Actonel (risedronate…
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Hospitals
New Partnership Provides Fitness Professionals with Foundation to Lead Senior Adults in Safe and Effective Exercise
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With nearly 50 million Americans currently over the age of 65, and with that number projected to reach…
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Spine
Men testing less for Osteoporosis
By William Malm AUSTIN (KXAN) — Osteoporosis, a weakening of bone density, is often thought of as an old women’s disease,…
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Spine
Safe Orthopaedics announces the European launch of its range of fenestrated screws for spine surgery
ERAGNY-SUR-OISE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (Paris:SAFOR) (FR0012452746 – SAFOR / PEA PME eligible), a company developing and marketing an innovative range…
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Spine
Bone-Building Drug Improves Mineral Density Of Hips, Spines In Frail Elderly Women
New research suggests a single intravenous dose of the osteoporosis drug zoledronic acid could significantly improve bone mineral density in elderly…
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Extremities
Osteoporosis: balancing bone formation and degradation
Most existing treatments for pathological bone loss inhibit osteoclasts (bone-destroying cells) to limit bone degradation. However, by doing this, they…
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Financial
Osteoporosis-related fractures have increased economic burden in China
Osteoporosis-related fractures have caused a substantial and increasing economic burden to the Chinese health care system, according to study findings…
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Extremities
Breast, lung and colon cancers may be prevented by widely used osteoporosis drugs
The most commonly used medications for osteoporosis worldwide, bisphosphonates, may also prevent certain kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers,…
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Extremities
On World Osteoporosis Day, Experts Warn that Men are being Undertreated
Written By: Allison Walsh The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) recently released a report ahead of World Osteoporosis Day (October 20) entitled:…
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Biologics
‘Unsung’ cells double the benefits of a new osteoporosis drug
Experiments in mice with a bone disorder similar to that in women after menopause show that a scientifically overlooked group…
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Recon
New Guidelines Address Hip Fractures in Older Adults
Laurie Barclay, MD The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons issued a new, evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on hip fracture diagnosis…
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Recon
New tool in development that could drastically reduce the number hip fractures
A new tool is being developed by experts in Manchester which automatically searches medical images for early signs of osteoporosis in the…
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Laser Could Transform Osteoporosis Assessment
Point that beam over here…Laser-based measurements are proving to be a promising method for the assessment of osteoporosis. A team…
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