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Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm
Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on
Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published
Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared
Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma
Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi
Ultra-processed foods could increase knee osteoarthritis risk

Ultra-processed foods could increase knee osteoarthritis risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaAxial T1-weighted bilateral thigh MR images and magnified frames providing a closer look at the areas in lateral aspects of quadriceps femoris muscles (kne

Ultra-processed foods could increase knee osteoarthritis risk

byRadiological Society of North AmericaAxial T1-weighted bilateral thigh MR images and magnified frames providing a closer look at the areas in lateral aspects of quadriceps femoris muscles (kne
Novel mechanism for targeting bone marrow adipocytes to prevent bone loss

Novel mechanism for targeting bone marrow adipocytes to prevent bone loss

by Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic diagram showing adipocyte ESRRA deficiency preserves osteogenesis and vascular formation in adipocyte-rich bone marrow

Novel mechanism for targeting bone marrow adipocytes to prevent bone loss

by Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of SciencesSchematic diagram showing adipocyte ESRRA deficiency preserves osteogenesis and vascular formation in adipocyte-rich bone marrow
Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone tur

Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone tur