Obama praises Wall Street reforms Jul 25, 2010
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9 Ways to Beat the Blues Jul 24, 2010
Many older men and women are insufficient in vitamin D, which might lead to depression, in addition to more frail condition and increased risk of fractures. In the study, women who werent depressed at the beginning of the research were twice as likely to become depressed if their vitamin D level was low. (Newsmax)
Could Diabetes Be in Your Bones? Link Between Metabolic Disease, Bone Mass; Breakdown of Bone Keeps Blood Sugar in Check Jul 23, 2010
25, 2008) Giving 10mg per day of the bisphosphate drug alendronate to women after their menopause can help prevent loss of bone mass, reducing their risk of fractures, a Cochrane Review has found. This finding. (Science Daily)
Study Looks To Solve Marine Injuries Caused By Backpacks Jul 23, 2010
Amid growing incidents of back and muscle strains, stress fractures, herniated discs and other injuries, a recent Marine survey deemed the pack "unacceptable.". Research at the University of California, San Diego led by Dr. Tim Neuschwander revealed the spine of children can curve under the stress of heavy backpacks. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Soaring sales, wary words for toning shoes Jul 23, 2010
He has treated patients who developed Achilles tendonitis and stress fractures that he suspects were caused by wearing toning shoes. Creating instability, on adults especially, is not a good thing. (Boston Globe)
CHP Investigates Hours Before Greyhound Bus Crash Jul 23, 2010
The injuries included pelvic fractures and collapsed lungs. Thirty-six people were on the northbound bus at the time of the wreck. (KCRA 3, CA)
Bone & Joint Institute looks to step up business with North Shore walk-in clinic Jul 23, 2010
The Illinois Bone Institutes clinic will open next month to handle orthopedic injuries, from minor fractures to dislocated shoulders and sore backs. The 90-physician practice says its the first such clinic in the Chicago area. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Man charged in fatal fire Jul 23, 2010
Friday July 23, 2010. Investigators survey the scene outside the home at 179-56 Anderson Road, where a woman and her son were killed in a fire. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Somalia: Deadly Skies Above Mogadishu Jul 22, 2010
"Patients with chest, head and bone fractures are also admitted. About 60 percent of the injuries are due to explosives, shelling using heavy mortars and exploded bombs.". He said a few required specialized surgery only available out of the country but "we tackle most of the others here as we have been doing in the past 20 or so years" since the fall of the country's last functioning government. (allAfrica.com)
Exercise strengthens bones in children Jul 22, 2010
Exercise is widely recommended to reduce osteoporosis, falls and related fragility fractures, but its effect on whole bone strength has remained inconclusive. The primary purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of long-term supervised exercise (>6 months) on estimates of lower-extremity bone strength from childhood to older age. (BioMed Central)
EPA takes new look at gas drilling, water issues Jul 22, 2010
Water mixed with chemicals and sand is injected at high pressure to fracture shale, the sand holding fractures open so gas can flow up the well. Each frack job uses an average of 4 million gallons of water, delivered to a well site by hundreds of tanker trucks. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Coeliac bone loss link uncovered Jul 22, 2010
It affects one in 100 people, and of these a significant proportion may go on to develop osteoporosis - a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of painful and disabling fractures. Protein clue. (BBC News -- Health)
Injuries on record pace Jul 20, 2010
"The boots reduce the risk of ankle fractures," Gifford said. "And you should wear jeans and a jacket because if you go for a ride on the road, you can get some really bad road tattoos." Potthoff, sitting in his Hamot hospital room, said he no longer has to worry about wearing the right clothes when he goes riding. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Doctors say it's already over for diabetes drug Avandia Jul 20, 2010
Still, both drugs, members of a class called glitazones, are known to raise the risk of fractures, weight gain, fluid retention and heart failure. Neither has ever been on the formulary the list of drugs doctors can prescribe at the Seattle-based Group Health Cooperative, a non-profit health system that covers 640,000 people. (USA Today -- News)
Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons Jul 20, 2010
For those who experience fractures around the implant, knee stability can be disrupted and revision surgery may be needed. If the knee feels unstable (like it's buckling), it could be because the soft tissue that supports the knee is weak, or it could be because the implant was improperly placed. (MEDLINEplus)
Not Smoking After Bone Surgery May Speed Healing Jul 18, 2010
More Health News on: Related MedlinePlus Pages After Surgery: Fractures: Quitting Smoking: Page last updated on 11 June 2010. 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 Page last updated on 11 June 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Moody about to reap rewards for patience Jul 17, 2010
The jockey sustained lacerations to his spleen and liver as well as a punctured lung, cracked ribs and fractures to a thumb. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Healthy Again ... Potts & Sheffield Part 2 Jul 17, 2010
The MRI that cleared him obviously showed the screws in place but no remaining fractures. He said, Im not exactly 100% just yet but getting close. (RaiderPower.com)
New Discovery Brings Hope to Treatment of Incurable Blood Cancer Jul 17, 2010
15, 2010) Treating non-osteoporotic compression fractures in patients with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, shows that the use of vertebroplasty -- a minimally invasive treatment performed by interventional. . (Science Daily)
Heartburn Headache: Overuse of Acid Blockers Poses Health Risks Jul 16, 2010
65 times as likely as controls to experience hip fractures, possibly because the drugs inhibit calcium absorption. By increasing the pH of the stomach, PPIs also boost the risk of infection: studies published in JAMA in 2004 and 2005 reported that subjects on acid-suppressing drugs are nearly twice as likely to develop pneumonia, and nearly three times as likely to acquire a potentially deadly infection from the bacterium Clostridium difficile, as unmedicated subjects (although the overall risk... (Scientific American)
Those Who Exercise When Young Have Stronger Bones When They Grow Old Jul 16, 2010
"This result is particularly important, because we know that a bone with a large circumference is more durable and resistant to fractures than a narrower bone," says Nilsson ... 7, 2006) Running and jumping during childhood is more than child's play, it provides lifelong benefits for future bone health and appears to reduce the risk of fractures later in life according to a Journal ... Researchers in Sweden, have been able to show, for the first time, a link between hip fractures in elderly men... (Science Daily)
Low Vitamin D Increases Risk of Dementia in Elderly Jul 15, 2010
Giving vitamin D supplements to older people to boost their levels could be "a highly promising therapeutic target for the prevention of dementia," he said, particularly since supplements are cheap, safe and have already been shown to help prevent to reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Most vitamin D is made by the body as a natural by-product of the skin's exposure to sunlight. (MEDLINEplus)
Car veers out of control, hits group of 10 cyclists Jul 15, 2010
The woman sustained a direct hit from the accident and now has severe head injuries and fractures. Smith said three other cyclists had minor injuries and were evaluated and released on the scene. (Q13.com, WA)
Barrage of injuries not keeping Boston down Jul 15, 2010
Jacoby Ellsbury, the leadoff man who stole 70 bases last year, played just nine games before the All-Star break because of fractures in his left ribs ... By late June, All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia was on the disabled list with a broken bone in his left foot, and both of the team's catchers (Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek) were on the DL with fractures from foul tips. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Evans fights to the end Jul 15, 2010
With a fracture, two fractures, three fractures That's Cadel,'' Testa says. Tour de France Stage 10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UCSD's push to test therapies gets a lift Jul 15, 2010
Under the traditional research model a scientist who discovers a molecule that seems to treat the bone degenerative disease osteoporosis would have to attract enough money from investors to test the therapy in a couple of dozen people for a long enough period to see a positive clinical outcome such as fewer fractures. With the translational research model, the same Phase 1 trial could involve half as many people who receive the treatment only until their body starts producing a certain type of... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
EPA seeks comment on fracking study Jul 15, 2010
The fluids help open fractures in shale formations, allowing natural gas to flow from the breaks into a well. Fracking has been around for decades, but amid a natural gas drilling boom, members of Congress have questioned whether it could taint drinking water or harm human health. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
High-Risk Prostate Cancer Associated With Significantly Lower Bone Mineral Content Loss Jul 15, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 13, 2010) Men with prostate cancer lose significantly less bone mineral content (BMC) as they age than men who are free of the disease, according to research in the July issue of BJUI. The findings are important because loss of BMC can play a key role in the development of fragile bones, fractures and osteoporosis. See Also. (Science Daily)
Knowledge of first aid can save someone's life Jul 15, 2010
Fractures, dislocations, lacerations, abrasions (that dreaded road rash), internal and external bleeding are just a few other injuries ... Gently support and immobilize the head and neck, as well as any obvious fractures. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vitamin D Levels Associated With Parkinson's Disease Risk Jul 14, 2010
"With the animal data showing a U-shaped curve for neuroprotective effects of vitamin D, it seems prudent to confirm the findings presented in this issue and investigate whether the apparent dose-response relationship observed in the current study maintains its slope, levels off or becomes negative with higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations. In the interim, data from interventional studies of fractures and falls appear to justify optimizing vitamin D levels to greater than 30 to 40 nanograms... (Science Daily)
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Cognitive Decline Jul 14, 2010
This deficiency has been linked to fractures, various chronic diseases and death. Vitamin D may help prevent the degeneration of brain tissue by having a role in formation of nervous tissue, maintaining levels of calcium in the body, or clearing of beta-amyloid, the substance that forms the brain plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Teenage binge drinking hits genes, causes osteoporosis Jul 14, 2010
The study on rats by researchers at Loyola University Health System in Chicago found that heavy drinking disrupts hundreds of genes involved in bone formation, which may lead to future osteoporosis and bone fractures ... Thus, anything that inhibits the build up of bone mass during the critical years of adolescence and young adulthood could increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in later life, the scientists said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
French Polynesia Jul 14, 2010
In 1999 Paris admitted that fractures had been discovered in the coral cone at the sites. The atolls continue to be monitored. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women Jul 13, 2010
In the study, published online July 9 in BMJ, U.S. researchers followed a group of older women to assess the impact of wrist fractures, which are the most common type of upper extremity fracture in older adults. The study included 6,107 healthy women, aged 65 and older, who had no history of wrist or hip fractures ... "Because of the magnitude of the problem and the consequences of the complications, greater public health awareness of the impact of osteoporotic wrist fractures is needed.... (MEDLINEplus)
Make way for cyclists Jul 13, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 Edition. This is not rocket science nor prejudice. (Malibu Times, CA)
FDA Advisory Panel Decision on Avandia Looms Jul 13, 2010
It found that Avandia significantly raises the risk of heart failure (and bone fractures) but not cardiovascular disease or death. And just last week, three studies emerged with conflicting conclusions about the drug's safety. (MEDLINEplus)
High heels are health wreckers Jul 12, 2010
"Increased pressure puts the forefoot at risk of injuries such as stress fractures, bunions and hammer toes. Knee pain is also common when high heels are involved," says Ashish Jain, M.S. (orthopaedics), consultant joint replacement specialist at Max Hospital. "The heel height causes increased strain on the knee joint and associated tendons. The quadriceps muscle group in the front of the thigh works harder, increasing pressure on the kneecap by up to 26 percent.". (India Times, India)
Ellsbury is back, but only temporarily Jul 10, 2010
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek, both out with foot fractures, are using crutches to maneuver around. Pedroia has already resumed fielding grounders from his knees and making throws from a seated position. (Boston Globe)
FDA review reinforces possible Avandia risks Jul 10, 2010
It has been shown to increase the risks of bone fractures and to cause swelling that can lead to heart failure and eye problems. And a number of studies, including some by GlaxoSmithKline, suggest that it could increase the risks of heart attacks, strokes and death. (Boston Globe)
Experts urge well tests prior to gas drilling Jul 10, 2010
According to Saylor s attorney Bob Ging of Confluence the problem may have sprung from a recently drilled natural gas well on his neighbor s property (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fort Hill resident recovering from PTO accident Jul 10, 2010
Bill and Judy Biddington live at High Point Lake, but their home has a Fort Hill mailing address. They had so much snow last winter they estimate they had 9-foot drifts that Judy, who is a master gardener and gives talks on planting windbreaks, decided to practice what she preaches. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Dendreon's Provenge faces impact of Medicare reimbursement delay as hospitals rethink orders Jul 9, 2010
Prolia is currently approved for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and is being studied for the ability to prevent bone fractures in advanced prostate cancer patients. The first consultant said this situation is very rare and is likely to open the space to this type of review, and although it will not become the standard, it will initiate a very interesting public debate on whether the cost of these drugs is worth the benefit. (FT.com -- Markets)
Falcons’ James suspended four games Jul 9, 2010
Conway suffered multiple leg fractures and a compression back fracture in a horrific crash May 31 at the Indianapolis 500. The British driver was expected to miss three months but appears to be ahead of schedule. (Boston Globe)
World's Smallest Mom Jul 9, 2010
"They have dozens if not hundreds of fractures in their lifetime," said , a clinical geneticist and director of the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic at , who has treated Herald but would not speak directly to her case. "A lot of them are born with a dozen fractures at the very beginning, so a diaper change or a blood pressure cuff can break bones," he said. (ABC News)
Slapped by teacher, boy jumps off school bldg Jul 9, 2010
Miraculously, he survived the fall and is admitted in hospital with multiple fractures in both legs ... The boy suffered multiple fractures in his right shin bone and left ankle as well as minor injuries to his face. (India Times, India)
Younger women should get bone tests, too Jul 8, 2010
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's draft guidelines widen its 2002 advice, when it first said that all women over 65, plus those 60 to 64 at higher risk for fractures, should get a bone density test ... Also Monday, the Annals of Internal Medicine published a review done for the task force of the latest research on screening methods, bone-building drugs and tools to calculate one's risk of low bone density and fractures ... Osteoporosis weakens bones and leads to painful and crippling... (USA Today)
CPSC: Recalled light poles in use at 22 Ark. sites Jul 8, 2010
The commission advises inspections of the poles by an engineer to look for cracks or fractures and, if needed, repair or replacement. Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. (KSLA.com, LA)
Bowden gives the Red Sox a bullpen option Jul 8, 2010
" Ellsbury to Toronto, then Fort Myers ST. PETERSBURG -- The Red Sox have finalized Jacoby Ellsbury's upcoming rehab schedule. The center fielder, who has been working out at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Tempe, Ariz., for the last month, will work out under the supervision of the Red Sox this weekend in Toronto. On Monday, while the rest of the team starts the All-Star break, Ellsbury will report to the team's Spring Training complex in Fort Myers, Fla., and work out there until he is... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Society of Interventional Radiology advances global definition of specialty, benefits patients Jul 8, 2010
Interventional radiologists offer the least invasive and most advanced treatment options for major health problems (including cancer, cardiovascular and venous disease, spine fractures, stroke and uterine fibroids), but many may not be aware of these advances, he noted. In the United States, IR is a recognized subspecialty with its own board certification exam, and IR is defined by its strong tradition of innovation and adaptation. (EurekAlert!)
More than 2,500 stadium lights recalled, several from Arizona Jul 8, 2010
More than 50 Whitco Co. LP poles that have not yet fallen, but inspections revealed fractures and/or cracks. Contact CPSC's Hotline for more information at (800) 638-2772 or send an email to. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Cannon tells how accident haunts him Jul 8, 2010
We are seeing about one every two months and the children are suffering fractures, broken bones, crush injuries and there are even instances of fatalities. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Man who fell 30 feet is 'die-hard fan' Jul 8, 2010
Ryan said Tyler Morris has fractures to the skull, foot and ankle, but hasn't lost his enthusiasm for the team. "He's a die-hard Rangers fan, and grew up a Rangers fan. He was real appreciative that we came to visit him," Ryan said. (CNN)
Coroner: Dwight man died as result of tornado Jul 7, 2010
Frank Schoiber, 69, suffered spinal injuries and rib fractures during the storm. He spent 12 days at a Peoria hospital and then was transferred to Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Dwight. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Task Force Asks if Osteoporosis Screenings Go Overboard Jul 7, 2010
A Study Shows More Research is Needed to Learn How to Prevent Bone Fractures ... As many as half of all Americans aged 50 or over will be at risk for osteoporotic fractures during their lifetimes, according to a 2004 Surgeon General's report ... The USPSTF reported Monday that more studies are needed to show if men and postmenopausal women who have no history of fractures should be screened for osteoporosis. (ABC News)
Falling Stadium Light Poles Recalled by Feds Jul 7, 2010
The agency's investigation found 50 more Whitco-constructed poles that have fractures or cracks but have not yet fallen, and recommended all poles be inspected by an engineer. The agency previously warned owners about the poles' dangers, but Wolfson said additional crashes convinced officials to issue the recall. (ABC News -- Wire)
High Testosterone in Older Men may ... Jul 7, 2010
The study, led by Kristen Sueoka, M.D. of the University of California, San Francisco, consisted of 697 men age 65 and older who were participants in the National Institutes of Health s Osteoporotic Fractures in Men study. None of the men were on testosterone therapy. (Suite101.com)
Falling Rock Kills Mt. Shasta Climber Jul 7, 2010
She suffered broken ribs and other fractures during the fall. Bigler said she was airlifted off the mountain by a California Highway Patrol helicopter but died before she got to the hospital. (KCRA 3, CA)
Task Force: Women Need Bone-Density Tests Jul 7, 2010
The old guidelines included only women over 65, as well as those 60 to 64 at higher risk for fractures. The new guidelines reach to even younger women, provided their risk of a broken bone is the same or greater than the average 65-year-old woman. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pushing too hard Triathlete Marion Webb says she should have recognized the signs. She was exhausted during the day and had sleep disturbances at night. She was ... Jul 6, 2010
Overtraining syndrome (yes, its an official syndrome) can be as harmful to your health as no training, causing viral problems, chronic injuries, stress fractures and cardiovascular and hormonal abnormalities. While overtraining is common in endurance athletes, overtraining can happen to almost anyone. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine Jul 6, 2010
In 2002, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended bone density screening for women 65 years or older and women aged 60 to 64 at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures ... Researchers reviewed research published between 2001 and 2009 to determine the effectiveness and harms of osteoporosis screening in reducing fractures for men and postmenopausal women without known previous fractures; the performance of risk-assessment instruments and bone measurement tests in identifying... (EurekAlert!)
More need bone-loss screening, panel says Jul 6, 2010
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's draft guidelines widen its 2002 advice, when it first said that all women over 65, plus those 60 to 64 at higher risk for fractures, should get a bone-density test. The task force now says all younger postmenopausal women should get checked if their risk of a broken bone is the same or greater than the average 65-year-old woman. (AZCentral -- News)
More osteoporosis screening needed, task force says Jul 6, 2010
The US Preventive Services Task Force s draft guidelines widen its 2002 advice, when it first said that all women over 65, plus those 60 to 64 at higher risk for fractures, should get a bone density test ... Osteoporosis weakens bones and leads to painful and crippling fractures, primarily in the hip, spine, and wrist. (Boston Globe)
Horses take off, injure 24 people at Iowa parade Jul 5, 2010
Bellevue police and fire officials said the victims were as young as 2 years old and suffered injuries ranging from multiple fractures to collapsed lungs and bruises and abrasions. Ten patients, including nine children, were taken to Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Dotel keeps sharp despite few opportunities Jul 5, 2010
Class A Bradenton's Eric Fryer was hit in the face by a pitch Thursday and sustained some orbital fractures. He is scheduled to see a specialist Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Six Red Sox excited to be AL All-Stars Jul 5, 2010
Speaking of fractures, Boston's sixth All-Star (catcher Victor Martinez) also has one -- on the tip of in his left thumb -- and won't be able to play in the All-Star Game, which will be played on July 13 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Buchholz is also iffy to participate, as he hasn't pitched since June 26 with a left hamstring strain. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)