http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/back-pain-at-workplace-prevention-and-exercises-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:51:35 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-stops-growth-of-breast-cancer-cells-120541-1.htm A drug used to treat osteoporosis has now been shown to stop the growth of breast cancer cells, finds study. The findings, presented June 15, 2013, at the annual Endocrine Society meeting in San Francisco, indicate that the drug bazedoxifene packs a powerful one-two punch that not only prevents estrogen from fueling breast cancer cell growth, but also flags the estrogen receptor for destruction. "We found bazedoxifene binds to the estrogen receptor and interferes with its activity, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-stops-growth-of-breast-cancer-cells-120541-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/runners-severe-back-pain-turns-out-to-be-unknown-pregnancy-120076-1.htm Trish Staine, an aspiring half-marathon runner was hospitalized after complaining of unbearable back pain gave birth to a daughter a day later, say sources. The 33-year-old said she had no idea she was pregnant before the surprise birth on Monday, Stuff.co.nz reported. The Duluth mother of three said she hadn't gained any weight or felt fetal movement in the months before. And besides, her husband had a vasectomy. She and her husband, John, have a daughter, 7, and a son, 11. She's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/runners-severe-back-pain-turns-out-to-be-unknown-pregnancy-120076-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/for-stroke-related-disabilities-regenerating-spinal-cord-fibers-could-be-a-solution-119553-1.htm A study by researchers found "substantial evidence" that a regenerative process involving damaged nerve fibers in the spinal cord could hold the key to better functional recovery by most stroke victims. The researchers are from Henry Ford Hospital. The findings may offer new hope to those who suffer stroke, the leading cause of long-term disability in adults. Although most stroke victims recover some ability to voluntarily use their hands and other body parts, about half are left with weakness on ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/for-stroke-related-disabilities-regenerating-spinal-cord-fibers-could-be-a-solution-119553-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/blocking-action-of-a-bone-regulation-protein-can-stop-osteoarthritis-progression-119197-1.htm Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that the bone underneath the joints cartilage plays an important role in osteoarthritis and found that blocking a critical bone regulation protein can help stop the progression of the disease. The prevailing theory on the development of OA focuses on joint cartilage, suggesting that unstable mechanical pressure on the joints leads to more and more harm to the cartilage-and pain to the patient-until the only treatment option left is total knee or hip replacement....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/blocking-action-of-a-bone-regulation-protein-can-stop-osteoarthritis-progression-119197-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/risk-of-ed-high-in-men-who-use-opioid-painkillers-for-low-back-pain-119046-1.htm A new study published in the journal Spine reveals regular use of opioid prescription painkillers for treating back pain in men could increase the risk of them suffering from erectile dysfunction. Researchers led by Richard Deyo, from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health, analyzed the electronic health records of more than 11,000 men from Oregon and Washington who had enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente health plan after 2004. The researchers looked into how many had visited a doctor with a complaint ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/risk-of-ed-high-in-men-who-use-opioid-painkillers-for-low-back-pain-119046-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-drug-therapy-the-best-bet-for-osteoporosis-118954-1.htm A novel combination drug therapy for osteoporosis seems promising in improving bone density more efficiently than any other treatment available, a recent clinical trial has revealed. During the study, researchers found that postmenopausal women were benefited by marked amount of bone growth by consuming a bone-building drug called teriparatide with denosumab, a targeted therapy drug which can arrest bone loss. "A combination of these two medications increased bone density ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-drug-therapy-the-best-bet-for-osteoporosis-118954-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/wearing-knee-braces-can-greatly-reduce-knee-cap-osteoarthritis-118657-1.htm Donning a knee brace brings about a great deal of brelief to those suffering from a type of osteoarthritis that affects the knee cap/b, says study. bPatellofemoral osteoarthritis/b is a kind of osteoarthritis that affects the knee cap and is found in 20 percent of patients with knee pain. Those with this form of arthritis experience pain while climbing stairs, squatting or kneeling or while sitting for a prolonged time. Currently the only treatment available for this type ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/wearing-knee-braces-can-greatly-reduce-knee-cap-osteoarthritis-118657-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/exercise-helps-fight-osteoporosis-118651-1.htm A physical exercise programme was found to help women suffering from postmenopausal osteoporosis, say researchers. Montserrat Otero, a PhD holder in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country studied 68 women with postmenopausal osteoporosis of the age group 50 - 72, of whom 34 were randomly assigned to the Exercise Group and 34 to the Control Group. The participants in the Exercise Group followed a supervised programme of physical exercise ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/exercise-helps-fight-osteoporosis-118651-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/back-pain-can-be-cured-by-antibiotics-118633-1.htm A new study conducted by Danish researchers revealed that two in five cases of chronic back pain could be simply treated by prescribing the sufferers with antibiotics. Researchers led by Dr Hanne Albert found that around 40 percent of patients who suffer from back pain have an infection in the discs between their vertebrae which caused the pain. The researchers said that the infection could be easily treated common antibiotics. The researchers tested their study on a group of people suffering ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/back-pain-can-be-cured-by-antibiotics-118633-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-joint-lubricant-offers-hope-for-osteoarthritis-sufferers-118332-1.htm A team of researchers led by a Boston University Biomedical Engineer has developed a new joint lubricant that could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers. The new synthetic polymer supplements synovial fluid, the natural lubricant in joints, and works better than comparable treatments currently available. According to Boston University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Mark W. Grinstaff, the best fluid supplement now available offers temporary symptom relief but ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-joint-lubricant-offers-hope-for-osteoarthritis-sufferers-118332-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/around-three-in-10-women-do-not-pick-their-prescriptions-for-osteoporosis-117823-1.htm Osteoporosis International reports on a new study conducted by Kaiser Permanente researchers, which reveals that three in 10 men do not pick up their bisphosphonate prescriptions, which is essential in treating osteoporosis and similar bone diseases. The study examined the electronic health records of 8,454 women, ages 55 years or older, who were Kaiser Permanente Southern California members between December 2009 and March 2011 and were prescribed a new bisphosphonate medication. It found that 29....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/around-three-in-10-women-do-not-pick-their-prescriptions-for-osteoporosis-117823-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/every-year-osteoporosis-costs-eu-countries-836437-billion-117775-1.htm A new report is the first to describe in detail the epidemiology, burden, and treatment of osteoporosis in all 27 member states of the European Union (EU27). It is prepared in collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations. Published today in Rome in conjunction with the opening of Europe's largest osteoporosis congress, the report 'Osteoporosis in the European Union: Medical Management, Epidemiology ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/every-year-osteoporosis-costs-eu-countries-836437-billion-117775-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/inequalities-in-osteoporosis-care-in-the-european-union-highlighted-in-new-scorecard-117765-1.htm SCOPE or Scorecard for Osteoporosis in Europe has been published by a panel of international experts working in cooperation with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Focusing on key aspects of service provision and uptake, the Scorecard compares how the 27 different countries within the European Union (EU) care for people with osteoporosis to reduce their risk of bone fractures. Fractures, which mostly affect older adults, can result in pain, long-term disability and even premature death....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/inequalities-in-osteoporosis-care-in-the-european-union-highlighted-in-new-scorecard-117765-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-stops-bone-formation-research-117738-1.htm According to a recent study, although the drug zoledronic acid slows bone loss in osteoporosis patients, it also boosts levels of a biomarker that stops bone formation. The study got accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's iJournal of Clinical Endocrinology (and) Metabolism/i (JCEM). Osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk patients will suffer fractures. The findings suggest combination therapy may be a more effective approach to battling this common condition. "The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-stops-bone-formation-research-117738-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-anchoring-and-multiple-lead-placement-techniques-reduce-the-complications-of-spinal-cord-stimulator-implant-117370-1.htm Research indicates that two innovative techniques in the placement of an implanted spinal cord stimulator (SCS) are expected to reduce common complications at the implant site. Results from a case series highlighted an advanced lead anchoring technique and the emerging technology of using large single-port introducers, which enable placement of multiple neurostimulation leads through a single needle-entry point. Neurostimulation leads are used in SCS therapy for the management of chronic pain....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-anchoring-and-multiple-lead-placement-techniques-reduce-the-complications-of-spinal-cord-stimulator-implant-117370-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/reduced-complications-for-spinal-cord-stimulator-implants-117299-1.htm New research suggests that the complications during the placement of spinal cord stimulator may be reduced thanks to the introduction of two innovative techniques. Results from a case series highlighted an advanced lead anchoring technique and the emerging technology of using large single-port introducers, which enable placement of multiple neurostimulation leads through a single needle-entry point. Neurostimulation leads are used in SCS therapy for the management of chronic pain. The researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/reduced-complications-for-spinal-cord-stimulator-implants-117299-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mobility-shoes-take-a-load-off-for-knee-osteoarthritis-sufferers-research-117209-1.htm Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who wear flat, flexible footwear (mobility shoes) had significant reduction in knee loading-the force placed upon the joint during daily activities suggests new research. Results published in iArthritis (and) Rheumatism/i, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), show that long term use of the mobility shoes helped OA patients adapt their gait, or how they walk, which improved knee loading, even when the mobility shoes were no longer worn. ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mobility-shoes-take-a-load-off-for-knee-osteoarthritis-sufferers-research-117209-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-of-smoking-anxiety-and-depression-in-teen-girls-may-signal-risk-of-osteoporosis-117031-1.htm A combination of smoking, anxiety and depression among adolescent girls may be sign of increased risk of osteoporosis when they grow up, leading to high fracture rates during their postmenopausal years, a new study reveals. Meta-analyses have shown that adult depression is associated with osteoporosis and lower bone mineral density (BMD). Smoking also has a negative impact on bone health, with adult smokers having lower BMD compared to nonsmokers, likely increasing lifetime fracture risk by as much as 31 percent....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/combination-of-smoking-anxiety-and-depression-in-teen-girls-may-signal-risk-of-osteoporosis-117031-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cartilage-damaged-from-exercise-may-help-early-osteoarthritis-diagnosis-116798-1.htm A study published by Cell Press April 2nd in the iBiophysical Journal/i shows how the nanoscale biomechanical properties of cartilage at joints change at the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, making the tissue more prone to damage during fast physical activities. The findings could improve early detection of the disease as well as tissue engineering strategies to repair damaged cartilage in patients. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder, affecting about one-third of older adults, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cartilage-damaged-from-exercise-may-help-early-osteoarthritis-diagnosis-116798-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-strategy-to-effectively-treat-prevent-osteoarthritis-discovered-116418-1.htm Adding lubricin, a protein that our bodies naturally produce may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis, finds study published in iProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences/i. The discoveries were made in part by studying the knees of mice, which genetically lack lubricin, causing an aggressive arthritis in spite of high levels of hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid. A lack of lubricin, resulting in higher friction, leads to cartilage cell death - even in the presence of high levels ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-strategy-to-effectively-treat-prevent-osteoarthritis-discovered-116418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obese-horse-riders-put-horses-at-risk-of-back-pain-and-other-behavioral-problems-116351-1.htm Obesity among horse riders has put horses under health risk, warns a study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour. Dr Hayley Randle and team assessed the weight of 152 horses and their riders in Devon and Cornwall. The health of the horses was also assessed. It was found that only 5% of the riders were below 10% the weight of their horse, which is an optimal level to ride the animal. Sixty two percent of the riders weighed 10%-15% the weight of the horses, a level considered ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obese-horse-riders-put-horses-at-risk-of-back-pain-and-other-behavioral-problems-116351-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/onset-of-menopause-associated-with-higher-risk-of-osteoporosis-115505-1.htm Chinese women mostly do not develop cardiovascular disease if they have their first menstrual cycle or enter menopause later than their peers. This is according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's iJournal of Clinical Endocrinology (and) Metabolism/i (iJCEM/i). The study also found earlier onset of menopause was associated with a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. The risk was significantly lower for women who were older than 50 when they underwent menopause....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/onset-of-menopause-associated-with-higher-risk-of-osteoporosis-115505-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-prevent-osteoarthritis-115478-1.htm In obese patients, weight loss may prevent and alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms, states study published in iJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/i (JAAOS). According to the article, obesity actually may trigger the biomechanical and inflammatory changes that cause osteoarthritis, and the pain and loss of mobility associated with the condition. "There's a clear link between obesity and osteoarthritis, and the link is both from biomechanical factors as well as systemic factors....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-prevent-osteoarthritis-115478-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-gets-a-thumbs-down-from-fda-review-panel-115425-1.htm Recently an advisory committee has advised FDA to withdraw its support to market the drug, Calcitonin salmon, which is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, after reviewing the risk factors and benefits of the drug. Calcitonin salmon, commonly available as a nasal spray, is a synthetic equivalent of calcitonin hormone naturally found in salmon fish. Calcitonin salmon is said to prevent bone fracture and help increase bone density. The panel after reviewing more than 20 clinical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-drug-gets-a-thumbs-down-from-fda-review-panel-115425-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-exercise-to-treat-back-pain-115375-1.htm A simple walking exercise could be effective in treating lower back pain, reveals study. Dr. Michal Katz-Leurer of Tel Aviv University's Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine and her colleague Ilana Shnayderman, a graduate student at the Department of Physical Therapy and a practicing physiotherapist at Maccabi Health Care, say that their treatment option - that includes walking two to three times a week for a period of 20 to 40 minutes - fits ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-exercise-to-treat-back-pain-115375-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-options-for-stroke-als-spinal-cord-injury-opened-by-discovery-of-executioner-protein-115306-1.htm According to a study released today in the iProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences/i journal, oxidative stress turns a protein that normally protects healthy cells into their executioner. Alvaro Estevez, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida's College of Medicine, led the multi-university team that made the discovery, which could eventually help scientists develop new therapies to combat a host of conditions from stroke to Lou Gehrig's disease Researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-options-for-stroke-als-spinal-cord-injury-opened-by-discovery-of-executioner-protein-115306-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/natural-probiotic-supplements-can-help-osteoporosis-patients-114498-1.htm Osteoporosis patients could be helped by natural probiotic supplements after a new study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University found that such supplements aid in the development of healthier bones. But the same can't be said for female mice, the researchers said. "We know that inflammation in the gut can cause bone loss, though it's unclear exactly why. The neat thing we found is that a probiotic can enhance bone density," said lead author Laura McCabe, a professor in MSU's departments of Physiology and Radiology....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/natural-probiotic-supplements-can-help-osteoporosis-patients-114498-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/exposure-to-chemicals-in-paper-food-containers-raises-osteoarthritis-risk-114335-1.htm A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals to higher prevalence of osteoarthritis, particularly in women. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items. Because of their persistence, PFCs have become ubiquitous contaminants of humans and wildlife. The study is the first to look at the associations between ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/exposure-to-chemicals-in-paper-food-containers-raises-osteoarthritis-risk-114335-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-osteoarthritis-findings-may-pave-way-for-early-detection-of-the-condition-113622-1.htm Findings of a new study conducted by researchers at University of California Santa Barbara's Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Materials may lead to the development of a new non-invasive and low cost method for early detection and monitoring of osteoarthritis. By studying patterns of friction between cartilage pads, the researchers discovered a different type of friction that is more likely to cause wear and damage. Their work suggests ways to detect this friction, and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-osteoarthritis-findings-may-pave-way-for-early-detection-of-the-condition-113622-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/in-mice-oral-drug-for-spinal-cord-injury-improves-movement-112674-1.htm A new study shows that an experimental oral drug given to mice after a spinal cord injury was effective at improving limb movement after the injury. The compound efficiently crossed the blood-brain barrier, did not increase pain and showed no toxic effects to the animals. "This is a first to have a drug that can be taken orally to produce functional improvement with no toxicity in a rodent model," said Sung Ok Yoon, associate professor of molecular (and) cellular biochemistry at Ohio State University and lead author of the study....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/in-mice-oral-drug-for-spinal-cord-injury-improves-movement-112674-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/british-doctors-conducted-first-implants-of-new-device-that-could-do-away-with-surgery-for-back-pain-112276-1.htm Doctors at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, conducted the first implants of the Nevro spinal cord simulator in over 100 patients, which works by sending a high-frequency electrical pulse through the spine, thereby preventing the need for a surgery, the Dail Mail reported. The device is less invasive than surgery and cheaper. The US-made Nevro is 200 times more powerful than current NHS spinal cord stimulators that use an electrical pulse to combat the pain. Cannabis makes pain more bearable instead of reducing it, said scientists....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/british-doctors-conducted-first-implants-of-new-device-that-could-do-away-with-surgery-for-back-pain-112276-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-discover-culprit-behind-osteoarthritis-pain-112101-1.htm A molecular mechanism central to the development of osteoarthritis (OA) pain has been identified by researchers. The finding from researchers at Rush University Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at Northwestern University, could have major implications for future treatment of this often-debilitating condition. "Clinically, scientists have focused on trying to understand how cartilage and joints degenerate in osteoarthritis. But no one knows why it hurts," said Dr. Anne-Marie ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-discover-culprit-behind-osteoarthritis-pain-112101-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aggressive-bodychecking-results-in-brain-and-spinal-cord-injuries-in-hockey-players-111000-1.htm Brain and spinal cord injuries among hockey players have been increasing over the past 15 years and are often the result of aggressive bodychecking. Instituting and enforcing rules that limit aggressive acts like bodychecking in ice hockey should help reduce injuries for young players, including serious brain and spine injuries, according to a new study published in iCMAJ/i (iCanadian Medical Association Journal/i). "We found that interventions based on rule changes showed the greatest ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aggressive-bodychecking-results-in-brain-and-spinal-cord-injuries-in-hockey-players-111000-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/teen-smoking-may-increase-osteoporosis-risk-110926-1.htm Teenage smoking decreases the accumulation of bones and may boost the risk of developing osteoporosis later in life, states study published in iJournal of Adolescent Health/i. In a study published Dec. 4, researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center report the data can be useful for developing strategies to help prevent osteoporosis (a disease where bones lose mineral density and become brittle) and bone fractures. The study points to the largest negative impact on bone ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/teen-smoking-may-increase-osteoporosis-risk-110926-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/modified-form-of-vitamin-d-receptor-may-reduce-risk-of-osteoporosis-110851-1.htm Researchers have identified a modified form of vitamin D receptor present in some individuals which may reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis, a new study published in the journal Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers revealed. "To act on cells in the body, vitamin D binds to a specific receptor on the surface of cells. A variation in the gene for the vitamin D receptor (called the Bsm I polymorphism) may change this interaction. In the article, Vitamin D Receptor BSM I Polymorphism ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/modified-form-of-vitamin-d-receptor-may-reduce-risk-of-osteoporosis-110851-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hand-use-improved-after-spinal-cord-injury-with-noninvasive-stimulation-110848-1.htm In a finding that could help treat thousands of people who are partially paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injury, a new report published in the journal Current Biology revealed that researchers were able to make use of noninvasive stimulation to temporarily improve the ability of the use of paralyzed hands in people with spinal cord injury. "This approach builds on earlier work and highlights the importance of the corticospinal tract-which conducts impulses from the brain's motor cortex ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hand-use-improved-after-spinal-cord-injury-with-noninvasive-stimulation-110848-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-explore-link-between-belly-fat-and-osteoporosis-risk-110632-1.htm In men, belly fat is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength, states study. "It is important for men to be aware that excess belly fat is not only a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes, it is also a risk factor for bone loss," said Miriam Bredella, M.D., radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 37 million American men over age 20 are obese....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-explore-link-between-belly-fat-and-osteoporosis-risk-110632-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/soda-may-worsen-knee-osteoarthritis-in-men-110530-1.htm The human skeletal system is equipped with an amazing system consisting of cartilage tissue and synovial fluid at the joints that protects it from wear and tear, and ensures that the joints keep functioning properly. However, due to many factors like old age, physical injury or trauma, and genetic factors, this system doesn't function to the optimum level. Osteoarthritis is an orthopedic condition wherein the cartilage (protective layer between two bones in contact that protects them ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/soda-may-worsen-knee-osteoarthritis-in-men-110530-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/in-canada-the-cost-of-treating-osteoarthritis-expected-to-quadruple-109979-1.htm According to research the total cost of treating Canadians with osteoarthritis will quadruple over the next two decades to reach (Dollor) 8.1 billion by the year 2031. The research was presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Osteoarthritis/a, or OA as it is commonly called, is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people. It is characterized by progressive damage to the joint cartilage-the cushioning material at the end of long bones....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/in-canada-the-cost-of-treating-osteoarthritis-expected-to-quadruple-109979-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/people-with-osteoarthritis-benefit-from-hospital-based-exercise-programs-109977-1.htm According to new research, a low cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis. The study adds to the growing evidence that exercise is beneficial for osteoarthritis and shows that a hospital-based program can work. The study will be reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP), to be held Nov....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/people-with-osteoarthritis-benefit-from-hospital-based-exercise-programs-109977-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/race-and-gender-determines-knee-osteoarthritis-risk-109964-1.htm According to new research, race and ethnicity along with gender are important factors in determining both short-term and lifetime risk of developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The research findings were presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the knee joint. Factors that increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis include obesity, age, prior injury to the knee, extreme stress to the joints, and family history....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/race-and-gender-determines-knee-osteoarthritis-risk-109964-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/benefits-of-bisphosphonates-in-people-with-osteoporosis-109883-1.htm Research says the risk of atypical fractures from taking bisphosphonates in people with osteoporosis is low. The research was presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Osteoporosis is a silent disease of the bones that makes them weak and prone to fracture. By the mid-thirties, most people begin to gradually lose bone strength as the balance between losing bone (resorption) and adding new bone (formation) shifts, so that more bone is lost than can be replaced....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/benefits-of-bisphosphonates-in-people-with-osteoporosis-109883-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-medication-can-reduce-the-risk-of-osteoarthritis-and-knee-pain-109866-1.htm Taking a daily dose of strontium ranelate can not only slow down osteoarthritis progression but can also reduce knee pain and joint damage and the need for surgery, a new study presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington revealed. Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the knee joint. Factors that increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis include obesity, age, prior injury to the knee, extreme stress to the joints, and family history. In 2005, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-medication-can-reduce-the-risk-of-osteoarthritis-and-knee-pain-109866-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/soft-drink-consumption-may-worsen-knee-osteoarthritis-109804-1.htm Consuming soft drinks may play a role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis, especially in men, finds a new research. Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the knee joint. Factors that increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis include obesity, age, prior injury to the knee, extreme stress to the joints, and family history. In 2005, 27 million Americans suffered from osteoarthritis, and one in two people will have symptomatic knee arthritis by age 85. Researchers at Brigham ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/soft-drink-consumption-may-worsen-knee-osteoarthritis-109804-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/lives-of-spinal-cord-injury-victims-at-risk-in-care-homes-loughborough-varsity-research-109738-1.htm According to research by Loughborough University academic Dr Brett Smith, living in a care home has a devastating impact on the lives of people paralysed by spinal cord injury. Dr Smith, from the University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, found that lives are put at risk by unsuitable care and facilities, and by suicidal feelings due to poor quality of life. Dr Smith was commissioned by the spinal injury charity Aspire to examine the effect of the common practice of forcing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/lives-of-spinal-cord-injury-victims-at-risk-in-care-homes-loughborough-varsity-research-109738-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-discover-new-method-for-nerve-repair-in-the-treatment-of-spinal-cord-injuries-109614-1.htm Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Glasgow have come up with a new method of enhancing nerve repair that can benefit patients undergoing treatment for spinal cord injuries. It is known that scar tissue, which forms following spinal cord injury, creates an impenetrable barrier to nerve regeneration, leading to the irreversible paralysis associated with spinal injuries. Scientists at Liverpool and Glasgow have discovered that long-chain sugars, called heparan sulfates, play a significant ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/scientists-discover-new-method-for-nerve-repair-in-the-treatment-of-spinal-cord-injuries-109614-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-intervention-used-by-u-of-a-medical-researchers-to-improve-osteoporosis-treatment-rates-109073-1.htm A medical research shows that older patients who visited local ERs for chest pain or breathing problems and had chest x-rays reveal unknown spinal fractures, were more apt to receive osteoporosis treatment afterward if a simple intervention was used. The research from the University of Alberta was recently published. Treatment rates for the bone-thinning condition substantially improved when patients and their family doctors received follow-up information about the warning signs and risk factors....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-intervention-used-by-u-of-a-medical-researchers-to-improve-osteoporosis-treatment-rates-109073-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-diet-exposure-to-sunlight-may-prevent-osteoporosis-108828-1.htm Working for long hours at night, lack of exposure to sunlight and unhealthy diets are some of the reasons for early onset of osteoporosis, according to experts. In India, one in three women over the age of 50 suffer fractures due to osteoporosis, a condition where bones wear out and become weak. Drinking less milk, avoiding sunlight exposure, omitting exercises and unhealthy diet are a few reasons, say experts. Osteoporosis causes the bones to become fragile, increasing the chances of fracture and even minor injury....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/healthy-diet-exposure-to-sunlight-may-prevent-osteoporosis-108828-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/world-osteoporosis-day-2012-108722-1.htm World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on 20supth/sup October. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) organizes this day with specific themes every year. The theme for this year is - bStop at one: Make your first break your last./b More than 90 countries participate in the year-long campaign launched this day and it is dedicated to 'raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases'. Osteoporosis ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/world-osteoporosis-day-2012-108722-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/methods-for-speed-recovery-alleviate-pain-associated-with-spinal-cord-injury-shown-by-new-finding-s-108662-1.htm Demonstration of how new scientific knowledge is driving innovative treatments for spinal cord injuries shown by recent research. Debilitating and life-altering, limiting or preventing movement and feeling for millions worldwide, and leading to chronic health conditions and pain is spinal cord damage. Potential therapies for managing the aftermath of pain and pressure sores, repairing nervous system damage, and speeding recovery suggested by new studies. The findings were presented at Neuroscience ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/methods-for-speed-recovery-alleviate-pain-associated-with-spinal-cord-injury-shown-by-new-finding-s-108662-1.htm