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Men have greater risk of fractures from falls than women: Study
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A recent study titled "A meta-analysis of previous falls and subsequent fracture risk in cohort studies" found links between self-reported falls and increased fracture risk, as well as a slightly greater risk of fracture in men than in women.
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Study finds that men have a greater risk of fractures from falls than wome
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent research titled "A meta-analysis of previous falls and subsequent fracture risk in cohort studies" discovered correlations between self-reported falls and increased fracture risk, as well as a slightly higher risk of fracture in men than in women.
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Inexplicable weight loss is linked with higher risk of fractures: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers from the University of Auckland, Amsterdam University Medical Center, and Cambridge University Hospitals have successfully treated over ten patients with CRISPR/Cas9 technology, with preliminary findings just published in a leading journal.
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Unexplained weight loss in older people is linked with increased risk of f
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a study of 929 older women, Edith Cowan University (ECU) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Cassandra Smith discovered that abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), a marker of advanced blood vessel disease, was associated with a higher likelihood of rapid weight loss.
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Study reveals acute calcium pyrophosphate deposition arthritis doubles ris
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease is caused by the formation of calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals near cartilage cells and can result in joint inflammation, discomfort, and swelling
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Infants prescribed antacids have increased risk of fractures during childh
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New research found infants prescribed antacids to manage acid reflux, or spitting up, under age 1 had more bone fractures later in childhood.
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Dairy intake lowers risk of fractures among older care home residents
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, according to a new study led by an international team of scientists.
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Increase in dairy intake lowers risk of fractures among older care home re
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a new study led by an international team of scientists.
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Weight loss surgery may increase risk of fracture
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 4 (ANI): Individuals who undergo weight loss surgery may face an elevated risk of bone fractures, says a new study.
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Moms who smoke put their babies at fracture risk during the first year of
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], Jan 30 (ANI): Mothers who smoke during the early phase of their pregnancy might be putting their babies at an increased risk of fractures within the first year of their life.
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Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women: Study
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Keeping the body moving through physical activity does not only ensure the overall well-being, but it also reduces the risk of hip or any other fracture in older women
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Older adults at risk of injuries, factures for walking dogs: Study
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 7 (ANI): Regular exercise is essential for everyone irrespective of their age and having a pet that requires daily physical activity can be an added motivation to go for a walk. However, according to a new study, walking a leashed dog could increase the risk of
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