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Genes Influence Development of Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk: Study
The degeneration of bony tissue is termed as osteoporosis. In osteoporosis, the affected bone becomes porous. This bone disease is silent but highly distressing and it generally affects t...

Genes That Boost Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures Identified
Genetic variations associated with increased osteoporosis and fracture risk identified. The study is published in Nature Genetics. Osteoporosis is a common and a devastating age-rel...

Genetic Regions Linked to Osteoporosis and Fractures
New genetic regions are associated with osteoporosis and fractures, says researcher. Variations in the DNA sequences in these regions confer either risk or protection from the bone-weakening...

Quantification of the Pricey Fragility Fractures in Europe: Study
New data * showing the economic yoke of fragility fractures in the 27 member states of the European Union surpasses former estimates, with hip fractures accounting for about 55% of costs. Th...

Vitamin D-Rich Diet may Help Reduce Risk of Stress Fractures in Teen Girls
Teenage girls who participate in active sport may avoid stress fractures by following a diet rich in vitamin D according to a new study conducted by researchers from Children's Hospital Bost...

Falls and Hip Fractures in the Elderly Could be Lead by Undiagnosed Neurological Disorders
Usual cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients is hip fractures. Cervical myelopathy is a regular neurological condition that can weaken balance and coordination. In new rese...

Risk of Growth Plate Fractures High in Obese Children
New research indicates that obese children are 74 percent more likely to sustain a fracture of the growth plate. The latter is the softer end of the bone where growth occurs. A new study...

Low Vitamin D Boosts Wrist Fracture Risk
Among post menopausal women low levels of vitamin D ups the risk of wrist fractures, also called distal radius fractures (DRF), shows study. Medical records of 104 post menopausal ...

Long Term Use of Indigestion Drugs Increases Risk of Hip Fractures in Women
Women who take certain indigestion drugs (proton pump inhibitors, PPIs) are 35% more likely of suffering hip fractures; and smokers or those with a history of smoking are at a 50% increased...

Variations in UK and Irish Hospital Care may be Tackled by Hip Fracture Guidelines
Patients who suffer hip fractures should be rapidly taken through hospital emergency departments and operated on within 48 hours of admission. This is the recommendation contained in new...

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