Cell phone emissions weaken bones - Report Oct 30, 2009
The measurements were performed using a technique called dual x-ray absorptiometry- the same test used to measure bone density in patients with osteoporosis and other bone diseases. The report said bone density was compared on the side where the men wore their phones (the right side in 122 men and the left side in 28) versus the opposite side and the results showed a slight reduction in iliac wing bone density on the side where the men carried their phones. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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Cellular phones lead to weak bones Oct 25, 2009
They took the measurements via a technique called dual x-ray absorptiometry-the same test used to measure bone density in patients with osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Bone density was compared on the side where the men wore their phones (the right side in 122 men and the left side in 28) versus the opposite side. (India Times, India)
Yale University Honors Slain Student Annie Le At Memorial Service Oct 13, 2009
While she was an undergraduate student, she did a summer project at the on bone tissue engineering, with a goal of regenerating tissue for people with degenerative bone diseases. University President Richard C. Levin called Le "emblematic" of Yale students. (FOX61, CT)
New Approach For Growing Bone To Fight Osteoporosis And Other Diseases Oct 9, 2009
The results from a new study at Duke suggest a targeted approach by which drugs may be able to fight osteoporosis and other degenerative bone diseases. Diane Gesty-Palmer, M.D., a Duke Assistant Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and her team have found a new mechanism of bone formation in mice that works without inducing the complementary bone breakdown. (Science Daily)
Acupressure Massage Oct 6, 2009
The Top Spa Double Treat. Acupressure is an ancient healing in which firm pressure is applied to the body s pressure points and meridians. (Suite101.com)
Building Was 'The Future' Of Research At Yale Sep 17, 2009
While an undergraduate, Le did a summer project at the on bone tissue engineering, with a goal of regenerating tissue for people with degenerative bone diseases. Her body was found Sunday in a crawl space behind a wall in the Amistad Street Building's basement. (FOX61, CT)
Search Underway For Missing Yale Graduate Student Sep 11, 2009
While there, she did a summer project at the on bone tissue engineering, with a goal of regenerating tissue for people with degenerative bone diseases. She said that her career goal was to work as an NIH investigator or as a professor. (FOX61, CT)
Consumers devouring nutrient-spiked foods, drinks Aug 20, 2009
(NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center, January 2009). The recommended daily calcium intake for individuals between the ages of 4 and 8 is 800 milligrams (mg), between the ages of 9 and 18 is 1,300 mg, and adults between 19 and 50 is 1,000 mg, according to the National Academy. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bone From Blood: Circulating Cells Form Bone Outside The Normal Skeleton Aug 13, 2009
This type of aberrant bone growth also occurs after severe trauma, such as blast injuries suffered by Iraqi war veterans, and its study may help us understand how bone forms after the development of the skeleton has ceased, with possible applications in bone diseases where only scarce or poor quality bone forms. Pignolo is also the Director of the Ralston-Penn Clinic for Osteoporosis & Related Bone Disorders. (Science Daily)
Dinner raises funds, awareness Aug 3, 2009
Dr. Frederick Kaplan is the lead FOP researcher and chief of the Division of Metabolic Bone Diseases and Molecular Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He visits Santa Maria annually to visit Snow and Eckart, and update donors at the Find-A-Cure Benefit on the progress of his research. (Santa Maria Times)
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva immobilizes patients Jul 29, 2009
Because it can provide information for treating more common bone diseases, Lori Danzer said. "The bone that grows is healthy bone," she said. (North County Times)
Bone Coupling Factor Key To Skeletal Health Jul 10, 2009
"The current treatment for many bone diseases does two things: it stimulates osteoblasts, which help form bone, and it inhibits osteoclasts, which trigger bone resorption. That's a coupling problem, and it can lead to minimal benefit for patients," Cao said. "There is no drug designed to balance bone resorption with formation, and hopefully we can help change that.". (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Widespread And On The Increase Jul 7, 2009
(July 10, 2007) Many otherwise healthy children and adolescents have low vitamin D levels, which may put them at risk for bone diseases such as rickets. African American children, children above age nine and with. (Science Daily)
Bone Medical boss steps down Jun 3, 2009
One of its technologies is based on Calcitonin, a natural hormone that has been used to treat bone diseases including osteoporosis - by injection - for over 25 years. In the last few years a nasal spray format has also been made available. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Dental Researchers ID New Target In Fight Against Osteoporosis, Periodontitis May 31, 2009
"Many drugs that block NF- B are in development, and these findings suggest that new treatments to preserve bone in periodontitis, osteoporosis and related bone diseases are imminent.". As a next step, Wang and his research team are planning to test small molecules that inhibit the specific bone-resorption and bone-inhibition actions of NF- B in osteoporosis and periodontitis. (Science Daily)
Low Vitamin D Causes Problems For Acutely Ill Patients May 3, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 2, 2009) A group of endocrinologists in Sydney have observed that very sick patients tend to have very low levels of Vitamin D. The sicker they are, the lower the levels. Dr Paul Lee, Professor John Eisman and Associate Professor Jackie Center, researchers at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research, examined a cohort of 42 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Deficiency Has Emerged as a Silent Epidemic Mar 27, 2009
For example, some researchers estimate that up to 55 percent of adolescents may be deficient, putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis and debilitating bone diseases, according to one recent analysis of children living in the northeastern United States. The researchers believe the trend of soft drinks replacing milk may be one important reason for this trend. (PR Newswire)
New Anti-cancer Drug: 200 Times More Active In Killing Tumor Cells Mar 26, 2009
These compounds were originally developed to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases, but were recently found to also have potent anti-cancer and immune boosting properties. Drug developers have tried for years to design drugs to inhibit cell survival pathways in tumor cells, focusing on a protein called Ras since nearly a third of all human cancers involve a mutation in the Ras gene that causes cell signaling to go awry. (Science Daily)
New drug more active against tumours Mar 26, 2009
The new agent belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, originally developed to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases, but recently found to also have potent anti-cancer and immunity-boosting properties. Drug developers have tried for years to design drugs to inhibit cell survival pathways in tumour cells, focusing on a protein called Ras. (India Times, India)
Finance officials hear pleas on aid funds Mar 19, 2009
"I can't live if these cuts go through," said Michelle Rousey, 38, of Oakland, who uses a wheelchair and suffers from bone diseases. She has been receiving in-home services since 1992 and fears the cuts would result in caregivers quitting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama's stem cell reversal lauded as battle in Missouri continues Mar 10, 2009
We have really been at a standstill the last eight years so this is a very positive sign, said Dr. Steven Teitelbaum, a pathology and immunology professor who studies bone diseases and osteoporosis at School of Medicine. Washington University and other Missouri schools are from the extra $10 billion allocated to the through the federal stimulus package. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
'Silver Nanoparticle' Microscope May Shed New Light On Cancer, Bone Diseases Mar 8, 2009
Silver Nanoparticle' Microscope May Shed New Light On Cancer, Bone Diseases ... Silver Nanoparticle' Microscope May Shed New Light On Cancer, Bone Diseases. (Science Daily)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Feb. 25, 2009 Mar 2, 2009
"Silver nanoparticle" microscope may shed new light on cancer, bone diseases Nano Letters. In a finding that could help speed the understanding of diseases ranging from cancer to osteoporosis, researchers in Utah are reporting development of a new microscope technique that uses "silver nanoparticle" mirrors to reveal hidden details inside bones, cancer cells, and other biological structures. (EurekAlert!)
Hallmark Health announces new Diabetes and Endocrinology Center Feb 24, 2009
The new Center will also address the field of Endocrinology, which deals with hormone-related conditions and diseases, thyroid diseases and metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. This spring the new center will also host community forums on diabetes where physicians and nurses will discuss how to best manage and treat these serious medical problems. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Gaza Strip Families Give First Clue To Condition Causing Blindness And Tooth Decay Feb 21, 2009
" Prof Inglehearn added that little is yet known about the role of this vital protein but it is possible that it is involved in transporting magnesium or calcium to cells in the body. Both minerals are known to be important in visual function and in teeth and bone formation. Although a rare condition, Jalili syndrome sufferers from France, Scotland, Iran, Bosnia and Guatemala were also studied. Further research could help scientists gain a better understanding of more common forms of blindness,... (Science Daily)
Key factor discovered in controlling bone breakdown Feb 8, 2009
"Understanding how immature osteoclasts are recruited to the bone in the first place and targeting the signals that control that migration represents a potential new approach to treating and preventing debilitating joint and bone diseases." ... As a rheumatologist who treats people with bone diseases, Dr. Ishii became interested in understanding what signals control immature osteoclast recruitment. (Xinhuanet, China)
