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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
Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

(HealthDay)—Radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA) is associated with an increased risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and renal diseases, but self-reported OA is not, acc

Radiographic knee osteoarthritis tied to increased risk for death

(HealthDay)—Radiographic knee osteoarthritis (RKOA) is associated with an increased risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and renal diseases, but self-reported OA is not, acc
A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art
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
What Is Osteoporosis?

What Is Osteoporosis?

What Is Osteoporosis?ByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on April 07, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDOsteoporosisis a disease that causes loss of bone mass over

What Is Osteoporosis?

What Is Osteoporosis?ByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on April 07, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDOsteoporosisis a disease that causes loss of bone mass over
Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to
Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityLeft: A bone hole, created in the area where the rotator cuff was originally attached, is irradiated with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma. Right: The rotat

Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityLeft: A bone hole, created in the area where the rotator cuff was originally attached, is irradiated with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma. Right: The rotat
Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

byRadiological Society of North AmericaPeri-interventional DSA of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a pat

Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

byRadiological Society of North AmericaPeri-interventional DSA of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a pat
Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised

New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised
How Osteoporosis Is Treated

How Osteoporosis Is Treated

How Osteoporosis Is TreatedByTracee CornforthUpdated on May 19, 2022Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDOsteoporosis treatment involves the use of effectiveosteopor

How Osteoporosis Is Treated

How Osteoporosis Is TreatedByTracee CornforthUpdated on May 19, 2022Medically reviewed byYaw Boachie-Adjei, MDOsteoporosis treatment involves the use of effectiveosteopor