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Researchers find how hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral d
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As the population ages, there is a growing emphasis on bone health and fracture prevention in order to retain mobility. According to a new study, several forms of hormone therapy boost lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women and protect against bone loss even when hor
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Air pollution speeds bone loss from osteoporosis: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research led by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the ar
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Bone density loss from Anastrozole partially reverses after treatment stop
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], January 22 (ANI): A study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London shows that bone loss known to be associated with the use of the breast cancer prevention drug Anastrozole partially reverses, particularly at the lumbar spine, after stopping treatment.
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Ferguson out for four-six weeks due to stress fracture
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Auckland [New Zealand], December 16 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday confirmed that pacer Lockie Ferguson has been diagnosed with a partial stress fracture to his lumbar spine and will require four to six weeks of rest before returning to training.
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Study suggests exercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that exercise may help address this shortcoming.
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