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Candidate genes for osteoporesis and obesity
Variants of BMP2 gene as genetic risk factors for osteoporosis Linking specific genes with common, complex diseases like osteoporosis is a tricky business. There are likely to be many genetic as well as environmental and lifestyle causes, and to find them researchers need large populations, abundant genetic markers, and extensive patient data. In... view more... (2003-10-29)
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of... view more... (2008-10-06)
Quest for better treatment for effects of menopause
During menopause, lack of oestrogens increases the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases. For her doctoral thesis, University of the Basque Country researcher, Ainhoa Ruiz del Agua, studied the effects of substitute treatments and the genetic factors influencing the response to these therapies. view more (2008-05-29)
Risk of falling is overlooked as the major cause of fractures in the elderly
An elderly person's risk of falling is too often overlooked when trying to prevent them from getting serious fractures, for instance of the hip or wrist, according to an article published in this week's BMJ. view more (2008-01-18)
OSTEOPOROSIS CONFERENCE - 5 - 9 JUNE
The 31st European Symposium on Calcified Tissues takes place in Nice, 5-9 June, and focuses on osteoporosis. This is a summary of the press releases representing the highlights of the Symposium. Please contact Elaine Snell (details below) for the full press releases. Monday 7 June, 10.00 CEST CANNABIS-BASED DRUGS COULD PREVENT AND TREAT BONE... view more... (2004-06-04)
Premature vascular and bone changes occur in COPD patients
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that patients with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, have greater arterial stiffness. view more (2007-06-18)
ESA and ASI launch the first sponsorship initiative for European research on board the International Space Station (ISS)
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have initiated the first sponsorship programme enabling businesses to participate in the world`s largest international science and technology venture in space. The programme will offer Italian and European companies the opportunity to join the agencies in sponsoring scientific and... view more... (2002-03-12)
Researchers discover how rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss
Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) destroys bone, according to a study published in the Aug. 22 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. view more (2008-08-21)
Impact of cannabis on bones changes with age, study finds
Scientists investigating the effects of cannabis on bone health have found that its impact varies dramatically with age. view more (2009-08-14)
New technology sharpens X-ray vision
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the EPFL in Switzerland have developed a novel method for producing dark-field x-ray images at wavelengths used in typical medical and industrial imaging equipment. view more (2008-01-21)
Deaths after fracture have not declined in 20 years
Death rates among elderly people after fracturing a thigh bone (neck of femur) have not declined appreciably during the past 20 years, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-10-01)
Finding may eventually help tailor treatment for depression
When a treatment works for one person's depression, it does not always work for another person's. Findings from the University of Iowa may one day help doctors have a better idea of who will benefit from specific antidepressants, increasing the likelihood of successful treatment. view more (2007-11-08)
Study shows that prostate cancer increases the risk of bone fracture
As unlikely as it sounds, scientists at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research have shown that there is a link between prostate cancer and a higher risk of bone fracture. view more (2008-05-14)
Got carrots? Vegetables may have bone to pick as calcium providers
A specially developed carrot has been produced to help people absorb more calcium. view more (2008-01-15)
Organon, University of Twente and Delft University of Technology are jointly searching for innovative therapies to promote bone regeneration
The Dutch pharmaceutical company Organon, the University of Twente (UT) and the Delft University of Technology have jointly started a project with the goal of finding breakthroughs in our understanding of the mechanisms of bone formation. This should lead to the development of new drugs and protocols for tissue engineering. This will strengthen... view more... (2004-03-22)
Tufts researcher leads revision of osteoporosis guidelines
Tufts University researcher Bess Dawson-Hughes, M.D., chaired the committee that recently updated the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis. view more (2008-06-05)
Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girls
Vitamin D is significantly associated with muscle power and force in adolescent girls, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-02-03)
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
Women who experienced cognitive decline over a 13 to 15 year period after age 65 were more likely to sleep poorly than women whose cognition did not decline. view more (2007-07-17)
Engineers developing new cements to heal spinal fractures
New research could offer hope for victims of the most devastating spinal injuries - typically those caused in car crashes. view more (2007-10-29)
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Offer A Safer Alternative than Hormone Replacement Therapy to Postmenopausal Women
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) Eliminate Risk of Breast Cancer Associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy But Preserve Many Health Benefits of Estrogen Tissue-Specific Estrogenic and Antiestrogenic Activity of SERMs Provide Opportunities for Individualized Treatment of... view more... (2002-12-12)
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