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Superior knee and hip replacements are a step closer after Flinders University and Chinese researchers further test and develop a new orthopedic implant coating that has the strong ability to ward off infection — as well as stimulate bone growth. The technology, which has been patented after more promising results just detailed in the lead …
Around 23% of the global population suffers from chronic knee pain, but it is especially common for runners and those in the military. Recent research published in the journal Physical Therapy in Sport suggests that there may not be a universal way to treat runner’s knee or chronic knee pain, discovering that rehabilitation to address …
Breaking bones can be life-changing events — especially as we age when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence, and a higher mortality risk. But research from Edith Cowan University’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute has revealed there may be something you can do to help reduce your risk …
Food scientists at the University of Leeds in the UK have found that for women, a 25g a day increase in protein was associated with, on average, a 14% reduction in their risk of hip fracture. In a surprise twist, they also discovered that every additional cup of tea or coffee they drank was linked …
Research from the University of Leeds research, published (Thursday, August 11) in the journal BMC Medicine, investigated the risk of hip fracture in occasional meat-eaters; pescatarians, people who eat fish but not meat; and vegetarians compared to regular meat-eaters. Among 26,318 women, 822 hip fracture cases were observed over roughly 20 years — that represented …
Whether you’re pain-free, recovering from an injury, or managing chronic arthritis, you can still protect your hips and knees and prevent additional problems by following these dos and don’ts according to Harvard Health: Do choose low-impact exercise. People with arthritis or injuries should choose low-impact activities to stay in shape with less pain, but anyone …
People who are affected by osteoarthritis of the hip or knee are at elevated risk for ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure. Recently, scientists suggest that inflammation plays a role in osteoarthritis, considered most often to be a disease of “wear and tear.” M. Mushfiqur Rahman, from the University of British Columbia (Canada), and …
Long-term use of calcium and vitamin D compares a substantial reduction in the risk of hip fractures, among postmenopausal women. Previously, a number of studies have reported beneficial effects of supplemental calcium and vitamin D on bone health. Ross Prentice, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Washington, USA), and colleagues analyzed data collected on …