Zooming in on rare bone cells that drive osteoporosis
High-resolution image showing senescent cells in bone that drive osteoporosis. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new high-resolution, analytical technique to identify the rare senescent bone cells that are known to drive osteoporosis. Senescent cells are malfunctioning cells that build up as people age or as the result of chronic diseases. Once these cells form, they can contribute to developing diseases and consequences of aging. This new method, detailed in a paper published in Nature Communications, will… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 14, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Secondhand smoke raises osteoporosis risk in women
This study sends the provocative message that the inclusion of exposure to [environmental tobacco smoke] as an osteoporosis risk factor is needed,” the group concluded.The full article is available here. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Digital X-Ray Source Type: news
Bone Degradation Measure Can Sway Osteoporosis Diagnosis Bone Degradation Measure Can Sway Osteoporosis Diagnosis
Factoring in a patient ' s trabecular bone score may alter treatment decisions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - October 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Osteoporosis Canada Updates Bone Health Guideline Osteoporosis Canada Updates Bone Health Guideline
In contrast to other recommendations, the guideline makes suggestions for screening and treating men for fracture risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
Doctor's five tips for preventing and even 'reversing' osteoporosis
Consultant rheumatologist Dr Taher Mahmud said the impact of osteoporosis can be devastating, but the condition is "treatable and preventable". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
QA Measures for Bone Care Falling Short, Group Says QA Measures for Bone Care Falling Short, Group Says
Clinicians described several strategies for treating osteoporosis while acknowledging that commonly used quality assessments need work.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Open letter to the Chancellor: Boost NHS and the economy in the Autumn Statement
An open letter to the Chancellor to boost NHS and the economy by preventing osteoporosis-related fractures. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Osteoporosis led 60-year-old Robert Cleland to make major lifestyle changes
After having a shock diagnosis of osteoporosis, 60-year-old Robert Cleland was forced to make major lifestyle changes like leaving his job. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thousands of people over 50 quit work as fractures take toll
New shocking figures reveal that thousands of people over-50s are quitting their jobs and millions of work days are being lost due to osteoporosis-related fractures. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Coming Soon: NASA-Based Vibration Treatment For Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a painful and expensive problem not limited to older women. Now, a medtech company is using NASA research to treat low bone density. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Geri Stengel, Contributor Tags: ForbesWomen /forbeswomen Leadership /leadership Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare forbeswoman standard Source Type: news
Osteoporosis and fracture as risk factors for self-harm and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Manning FM, Mughal F, Ismail HASM, Baines LM, Chew-Graham CA, Paskins Z, Prior JA.
BACKGROUND: Increase in presentations of self-harm to primary care, a risk factor of suicide, has led to a growing interest in identifying at-risk populations. AIM: To examine whether osteoporosis or fractures are risk factors for self-harm, suicid... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Hopes raised over new Government funding for specialist clinics
Conservative Minister, Lord Evans, has revealed that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may provide funding for specialist osteoporosis clinics in his Autumn Statement. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Hormone Replacement Therapy for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Postmenopausal women are at increased risk for fractures. Hormone replacement therapy, particularly estrogen, can be beneficial.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Correcting the curve with scoliosis surgery
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated with other conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, infection or injuries to the spine. There are also other conditions, including congenital or neuromuscular diseases, that con contribute to a c urvature. Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
How To Avoid China ’ s Medicine Monopoly
I want to share a shocking statistic with you…
Around 80% of all the pharmaceuticals sold in America — both prescription and over-the-counter — are manufactured in China.
I’m talking about drugs for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, blood pressure and blood thinners, diuretics, aspirin, antibiotics, and a big chunk of the world’s insulin and diabetes drugs — just to name a few.1
We don’t even make penicillin anymore. The last penicillin plant in the U.S. closed its doors in 2004.
Americans who rely on medicine are now almost entirely at the mercy of a country whose relations with the U.S. have become more ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Source Type: news
