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Researchers discover new form of drug to help treat osteoporosis, calcium-
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Indiana [US], January 6 (ANI): A team of researchers led by Purdue University discovered a new form of drug to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects and may provide a new option for patients.
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Study finds bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Boston [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): Bisphosphonates -- the drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases appear to be safe and beneficial for osteoarthritis patients, in a recent study.
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Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Boston [USA], Aug 6 (ANI): A new study suggests that bisphosphonates which are the drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases appear to be safe and beneficial for osteoarthritis patients.
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Socioeconomic factors significantly effects health in postmenopausal women
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], April 25 (ANI): A study involving postmenopausal women shows that coexistence of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis was significantly dependent on socioeconomic factors such as education, household income, place of residence, and employment status.
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Socioeconomics, metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], April 22 (ANI): A new study examined the association of socioeconomic status-related factors, unhealthy lifestyles, and diet-related factors with the coexistence of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis in women.
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Study conducted in India reveals air pollution can affect bone health
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): A recent study in India has found an association between exposure to air pollution and poor bone health.
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Statins' dosage can increase or decrease osteoporosis risk
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Statins, a class of drugs to help lower cholesterol levels, could act as a catalyst in increasing or decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, a new study has found.
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Overcoming disability with Yoga
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Yoga changed the life of 19-year-old Yash, a patient of osteoporosis - a disease that causes bones to become brittle and more likely to fractures. From being unable to do physical work, to now performing 'Surya Namaskar', he has come a long way with the h
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Enhanced bone growth could lead to new treatments for osteoporosis
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): A new study led by UCLA and UC San Francisco life scientists has discovered a dramatic pattern of bone growth in female mice. The research could potentially lead to stronger bone density in women and new treatments for osteoporosis in older women.
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'Men at 3-fold higher risk of secondary fractures'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 1 (ANI): According to researchers, men have a three-fold higher risk of sustaining a secondary fracture within one year of a first fracture compared to those who did not.
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Breaking a bone reduces bone density throughout body
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 25 (ANI): A research was conducted with an aim to find out why even one fracture can lead to others.
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Soy diet may increase bone strength in women
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 8(ANI): Women undergoing menopause face serious health concerns including osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain.
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