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NIST measuring device aims to up hip operation success
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are developing state-of-the-art measuring techniques, similar to those used in making aerospace components fit together precisely, that soon could improve success rates for hip replacement surgery. view more (2007-04-30)
NHS makes bad use of hospital beds
*** PLEASE NOTE THIS RELEASE IS EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 28 NOVEMBER 2003 *** The NHS uses up to three and a half times the number of hospital bed days for conditions such as stroke and hip fracture as health organisations in the United States, according to researchers in this week's BMJ. They compared the NHS with two health organisations (Kaiser... view more... (2003-11-26)
Statins use associated with lower risk of fractures
In a large study of elderly, predominately male veterans, statin use was associated with a 36 percent reduction in risk of fracture when compared with no lipid-lowering therapy. view more (2005-09-27)
New study adds weight to argument for steroid injections in patients with hip osteoarthritis
New evidence, presented on Saturday (24 June) at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, suggests significant benefits for patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) when receiving intraarticular (IA) steroid treatment. view more (2006-06-26)
Genotyping takes us closer to an osteoporosis fingerprint
For the first time ever, an extensive genome-wide search has been undertaken to find the genes linked to osteoporosis and fracture. Five regions of interest have been identified that appear to warrant further scientific investigation. view more (2008-04-30)
Even low levels of weekly exercise drive down blood pressure
Even low levels of weekly exercise drive down blood pressure and boost overall fitness, suggests a small study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-08-14)
Risk of injury high among young goalies using adult sized soccer balls
Eager young goalies run a significant risk of injury, trying to make "a save," when using an adult sized ball-a practice that is all too common-finds research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2001-11-27)
Monitoring bone density in older women is unnecessary and potentially misleading
Monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women taking osteoporosis drugs (bisphosphonates) is unnecessary and potentially misleading. view more (2009-06-24)
New method predicts hip joint decay from chemotherapy
Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital say they have found the best way for predicting when patients will need future surgery to repair hip joints that have deteriorated because of pediatric leukemia or lymphoma treatment. view more (2007-04-20)
Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years. Several observational studies over the years showed that HRT use by younger postmenopausal women was associated with a significant reduction in total mortality; available evidence supported the routine use of HRT to increase... view more... (2009-10-29)
Researchers show the BEST way to reduce osteoporosis risk
Osteoporosis International, the leading clinical publication on the disease, published data from the Bone Estrogen Strength Training (BEST) Study at The University of Arizona which confirmed that a specific regimen of weight-bearing and resistance exercises, combined with calcium citrate supplement over four years, provided significant improvement... view more... (2006-02-02)
Cancer risk slightly higher for women in discontinued hormone treatment trial
A follow up study of participants in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial led by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher has found that women who were taking the combined hormone therapy of estrogen plus progestin may have an increased risk of cancer since the intervention was stopped, compared to participants in the... view more... (2008-03-05)
Bid To Aid Diagnosis Of Infections In Joint Replacement Surgery
A team of scientists and doctors at the University of Edinburgh are using new laboratory techniques which will lead to improved treatment for patients experiencing problems with joint replacement. The multi-disciplinary team will try to establish if using molecular techniques can set a 'gold standard' to allow doctors to know before surgery is... view more... (2002-04-24)
NEW SYNTHETIC ANTITHROMBOTIC DRUG COULD REDUCE DVT RISK AFTER HIP SURGERY (pp 1710, 1715, 1721)
Two studies in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how a new class of synthetic antithrombotic drug could be more effective than conventional therapy in reducing the risk of potentially fatal blood clots associated with hip-replacement surgery. Between 16 and 30% of patients who undergo Hip-replacement surgery have a risk... view more... (2002-05-15)
Osteoporosis clinical guidelines press launch
New guidelines for the prevention and management of osteoporosis have been produced by the Royal College of Physicians at the request of the Department of Health. Following the recommendation of the Advisory Group on Osteoporosis (1994), the Department of Health commissioned the College to produce the evidence-based guidelines to assist all health... view more... (1999-03-10)
Kaiser Permanente study shows electronic medical records and outreach improve osteoporosis care
Electronic medical records and outreach programs of e-mail messages, letters and phone calls to patients and their primary care providers after a bone fracture can dramatically improve the diagnosis and management of the patients' osteoporosis. view more (2007-10-23)
Study to assess hip exercises as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee joints
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients with osteoarthritis. view more (2009-07-16)
Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone's healing process
Rarely will physicians use the word "miraculous" when discussing patient recoveries. But that's the very phrase orthopaedic physicians and scientists are using in upstate New York to describe their emerging stem cell research that could have a profound impact on the treatment of bone injuries. view more (2009-04-14)
Smith & Nephew launches Oxinium - a significant technological advance to finding a hip replacement that will last a lifetime
1 April 2004, London, UK - A breakthrough in hip replacement technology from orthopaedic specialists, Smith & Nephew, means that nine million people who suffer with arthritis or chronic hip injury in the UK can now benefit from the new Oxinium hip, which could last their lifetime due to its superior strength and endurance. It also means that... view more... (2004-03-30)
Common osteoporosis treatment may help men with prostate cancer suffering from bone loss
Men with prostate cancer who experience bone loss from cancer treatment could benefit from a weekly oral therapy commonly given to women with osteoporosis. view more (2006-02-27)
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