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Smoking and depression 'may hinder bone accrual in adolescent girls'

08 April 2013

A study suggests that factors in adolescence, including smoking and depressive symptoms, may influence women's future risk of osteoporosis.

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Some patients get more benefits from joint replacement than others, study shows

08 April 2013

A Canadian study has shed light on factors that determine whether or not a patient is likely to benefit from knee or hip replacement surgery.

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Low testosterone 'linked to increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis in men'

04 April 2013

Research suggests that low testosterone in men may be associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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New way to predict final menstrual period could aid osteoporosis prevention

28 March 2013

A US study could help doctors to predict when menopause-related bone loss may start.

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Osteopathy 'may ease chronic low back pain'

27 March 2013

Osteopathy can help to ease pain, minimise reliance on prescription drugs and reduce the need for surgery among patients with chronic low back pain, new research suggests.

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Smoking may prolong fracture healing

26 March 2013

A large analysis of data from previous studies indicates that smoking has a harmful effect on healing following a fracture.

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Lubricin protein 'may reduce risk of osteoarthritis'

26 March 2013

A protein called lubricin could form the basis of a new treatment for osteoarthritis, according to early laboratory research.

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Physical activity in early childhood 'may reduce future fracture risk'

26 March 2013

Research suggests that regular exercise in early life may help to reduce fracture risk as people get older.

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Hip replacement 'may reduce risk of heart failure, depression and diabetes'

22 March 2013

A study suggests that osteoarthritis patients who undergo hip replacement surgery often benefit from a reduced risk of heart failure, depression and diabetes as well.

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New guidance aims to improve diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in Europe

22 March 2013

Experts hope that new European guidelines on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis will inform national policies.

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