Elderly women, more than men, who suffered from heart diseases, had substantially lower bone mineral density in their wrists.
Potential New Therapeutic Approach to Treat Patients Suffering from Osteoporosis
Human mesenchymal stem cells were treated with the newly developed compound showed significant increase in osteoblast formation, a cell type known to form bone.
Human mesenchymal stem cells were treated with the newly developed compound showed significant increase in osteoblast formation, a cell type known to form bone.
"The results highlight the need to evaluate a history of heart disease in the management of osteoporosis in older people," said professor Cyrus Cooper, professor of rheumatology at the University of Southampton.
Further research is needed to provide a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms which explain the link between osteoporosis and heart disease, the team said.
Black Tea Helps Treat Osteoporosis
Black tea could help treat osteoporosis, a bone condition affecting older people, revealed scientists of Osaka University.
Black tea could help treat osteoporosis, a bone condition affecting older people, revealed scientists of Osaka University.
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Eczema Associated With Osteoporosis and Fractures
Patients with the itchy skin condition eczema are more likely than others to have osteoporosis – which may be undiagnosed – and fractures, claims a new analysis.
Patients with the itchy skin condition eczema are more likely than others to have osteoporosis – which may be undiagnosed – and fractures, claims a new analysis.
Researches Probe Why Osteoporosis Drugs may Prevent Cancer
Researchers have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide may also prevent some kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers.
Researchers have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide may also prevent some kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers.
