News tagged with fracture risk
Study shows air emissions near fracking sites may impact health
In a new study, researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health have shown that air pollution caused by hydraulic fracturing or fracking may contribute to acute and chronic health problems for those living near natural ...
Mar 19, 2012 |
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Poorly presented risk statistics could misinform health decisions
Choosing the appropriate way to present risk statistics is key to helping people make well-informed decisions. A new Cochrane Systematic Review found that health professionals and consumers may change their perceptions when ...
Mar 16, 2011 |
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Breast cancer survivors at higher risk for falls
The combined effects of chemotherapy and endocrine therapy may increase the risk of bone fractures in breast cancer survivors. In a study scheduled for publication in the April issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine an ...
Mar 04, 2011 |
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Elderly can blame fractures and falls on low sodium
Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 20, 2010 |
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New imaging technology predicts fracture risk
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new method for identifying which bones have a high risk of fracture, and for monitoring the effectiveness of new bone-strengthening drugs and techniques, has been developed by scientists ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 27, 2010 |
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Retinoid use not associated with fracture risk
Individuals treated for acne, psoriasis or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues (retinoids) do not appear to be at increased risk of fracture, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology.
May 17, 2010 |
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High-dose vitamin D linked with increased risk of falls, fractures among older women
Women age 70 years or older who received a single annual high dose of vitamin D had a higher rate of falls and fractures compared to women who received placebo, according to a study in the May 12 issue of JAMA.
May 11, 2010 |
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Young people with inflammatory bowel diseases are at increased risk of fracture
A team of scientists from the University Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne have shown that young people with inflammatory bowel diseases have low bone mass and poor bone architecture compared to healthy people of the same ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 06, 2010 |
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Long-term use of certain contraception injections associated with increased fracture risk
A new study presented today at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy shows that DMPA, a commonly used injectible contraceptive, is associated with higher risk of bone fracture when used alone, ...
May 06, 2010 |
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Bariatric surgery increases risk of fractures
After weight loss surgery, people have nearly twice the expected risk of breaking a bone and an even higher risk of a foot or hand fracture, a new study has found.
Jun 11, 2009 |
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Bone fractures can double or triple mortality for up to 10 years
A new study shows that osteoporotic fractures increase a person's risk of dying, even after relatively minor fractures if that person is elderly. With hip fractures, there is double the risk of death for women, three times ...
Feb 04, 2009 |
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Older adults who experience osteoporotic fracture have increased risk of death for 5-10 years
Women and men age 60 years or older who have a low-trauma osteoporotic fracture have an increased risk of death for the following 5 to 10 years, compared to the general population, and those who experience another fracture ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 03, 2009 |
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