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Biospace med announced today that data from a clinical study of its FDA-cleared 'EOS' 3D x-ray orthopedic imaging system conducted by a Montreal-based hospital-"EOS: A New Breed of X-Ray Imager Using Low-Dose Slot-Scanning to Achieve High-Quality Images"-showed that the EOS ultra-low-dose orthopedic imaging system makes possible "better image quality" than CR (Computed Radiography) imaging while using nearly 10 times less radiation.
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A Finnish study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume analyses the long-term survival of 12 of the most common combinations of components in cemented total hip replacements for osteoarthritic patients over 55. The authors conclude that that there are 'considerable differences in the long-term survival of cemented prostheses in patients aged 55 years or older in Finland'.
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A report published today in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume details four case studies where proteins used to augment bone formation in applications such as, healing of nonunion, may play a role in the development of abnormal formation of bone within extraskeletal soft tissues.
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Research published today in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume summarises a number of recently developed techniques for patients that can avoid the need for knee replacements. Osteotomies around the knee had until the 1990's fallen out of favour with surgeons and knee replacement were performed instead, partly due to the complexities surrounding this treatment.
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Adolescent gymnasts are developing a wide variety of arm, wrist and hand injuries that are beyond the scope of previously described gymnastic-related trauma, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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Low bone mass, or osteoporosis, is a known consequence of alcoholism, especially in older alcoholics. However, a new study shows that younger male alcoholics are also at increased risk for osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis, no matter what the cause, are at an increased risk for fractures and poor fracture healing.
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Patients who have undergone a hip or knee replacement at West Suffolk Hospital have spoken out to praise on a unique programme which has halved the time they spend in hospital. The Joint Care Programme, which has been phased in by the trust over the last four years, encourages patients who have had similar operations on the same day to work closely with each other and healthcare professionals to help them get back on their feet.
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When it comes to remodeling our bones - an ongoing process of break down and renewal that goes on throughout adulthood - researchers have new evidence that our guts play a surprisingly important role. The findings point toward novel methods for increasing bone mass in patients with diseases characterized by impaired bone formation, including postmenopausal osteoporosis, according to the report in the November 26th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication.
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Judith Sheft, associate vice president for technology development at NJIT, has been awarded funds from the New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology to assist faculty researchers with the most promising patentable inventions with funding grants of up to $50,000. The money, known as Gap grants, is designed to help bridge the chasm between an interesting idea and a commercial product. Sixteen grants have been made since 2006 to NJIT faculty researchers.
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A new website dedicated to provide independent information for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery in the UK has opened this month. Uniquely, the website, http://www.hipandkneenetwork.co.uk boasts a panel of orthopaedic surgeons and was launched at the British Orthopaedic Association conference in Liverpool.
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The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC) in Headington has introduced the 'Patient Experience Tracker' system where both patients and visitors can comment on their experiences at the hospital via an electronic keypad. Image of patient using the system.
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Researchers at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada, have discovered that adiponectin, a protein secreted from adipocytes, is a metabolic link that can explain, in part, the known positive relationship between obesity and both bone mineral density and reduced susceptibility to fractures. This study appears in the December issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine.
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Sandcastle worms live in intertidal surf, building sturdy tube-shaped homes from bits of sand and shell and their own natural glue. University of Utah bioengineers have made a synthetic version of this seaworthy superglue, and hope it will be used within several years to repair shattered bones in knees, other joints and the face.
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Most of us know someone who has had a hip or knee replaced. This type of surgery can be life-altering, creating major improvements in the person's quality of life. However, with the number of these procedures projected to increase to 4.5 million by the year 2030, payment for all of these surgeries could be a big problem for the American health care system. Hip and knee replacements are two of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States.
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University received a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the biologic and physical mechanisms of very low-magnitude mechanical signals and how they strengthen bone and muscle. Led by Clinton Rubin, Ph.D., SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering, and Stefan Judex, Ph.D.
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A live surgical webcast of MAKOplasty(R) robotic arm partial knee resurfacing will be presented by Thomas M. Coon, M.D. and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital on December 1st at 3:00 p.m. PST. MAKOplasty(R) is a new, minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure used to treat early to mid-stage knee osteoarthritis that offers a more precise and consistent result that can provide relief.
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DePuy Mitek, Inc., a leading orthopedics sports medicine company, today announced the launch of the HEALIX? BR Dual Threaded Anchor System, the first suture anchor for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair made with the company's proprietary BIOCRYLŽ RAPIDE? biocomposite material, shown in pre-clinical trials to resorb and promote bone formation within the implant profile2.
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Osteoporosis is a growing concern among breast cancer survivors and their doctors, because certain cancer drugs can cause bone loss. But a new study has found that cancer drugs aren't the only culprits. Among 64 breast cancer patients referred to a bone health clinic, 78 percent had at least one other cause of bone loss, including vitamin D deficiency, excessive calcium excretion in urine and an overactive parathyroid gland.
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Children and teenagers with even mild cases of anorexia exhibit abnormal bone structure, according to a new study appearing in the December issue of Radiology and presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "Adolescence is the most critical period for growth of bone mass, and the onset of anorexia interferes with that process," said Miriam A. Bredella, M.D.
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Mpathy Medical, a rapidly growing medical device company which specializes in restoring pelvic health to women, today announced the findings of a retrospective cohort study carried out by Red Alinsod, MD, FACOG, FACS, ACGE, Laguna Beach, CA. This study demonstrates a low complication profile for Restorelle?, the company's pelvic floor restoration product line, which is constructed with its ultra lightweight Smartmesh?.
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Researchers have determined that the two most popular brands of football helmet faceshields can withstand a hit equivalent to a kick in the face and provide that protection without disrupting players' vision. The eye specialists at Ohio State University used an air cannon to hurl baseballs at the plastic faceshields. The impact was designed to mimic the force of a kick to the face, considered the riskiest way to sustain an eye injury in football.
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Johns Hopkins Researchers at Neuroscience 2008 - Table grapes are high in flavonoids, which are thought to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have shown that powdered grapes appear to reduce pain and inflammation in a rat model of arthritis, where rats knees are inflamed using a chemical injection.
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Some 50 million people, including one in every two menopausal woman in America, are taking drugs to reduce the dangerous effects of osteoporosis. A little known fact is that a small percentage of these people will actually have the quality of their life diminished. Some are already suing drug companies in America over it.
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New cross-Canada study in Journal of Clinical Oncology outlines risks A new cross-Canada study has found that breast and prostate cancer treatment can foster bone loss. In the online edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the scientists explain how loss of bone mass might affect 46,000 people diagnosed with breast and prostate cancer each year* and place them at increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures.
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In her final project, entitled "A Study of the Formation of Collagen Nanofibers using Electrospinning", Camila Flor, a student at the School of Industrial and Aeronautic Engineering of Terrassa, reports on the manufacturing of synthetic cartilage similar to human cartilage, for medical use. Protection of the knee for disabled people with prostheses may be one of the first applications. The work is part of a macroproject coordinated by the laboratory of Dr.
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A new study conducted by researchers say it is a misconception to believe vitamin D deficiency is only prevalent in olde
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