Research & Education News & Information
Updated: May 16, 2013
Boston researchers attempt to grow bone with clay
Since people are living longer than they used to, these clinicians are seeing an increasing number of conditions that affect the integrity of bone structure.
Study finds vitamin C not to be viable therapy for gout
– 5/16/2013People who are diagnosed with gout know that it can result in a great deal of discomfort, which is why scientists have taken an interest in finding ways to reduce the severity of episodes and preventing the onset of the disease... [ more ]
Research reveals genetic link to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
– 5/14/2013A research team from Japan recently identified a gene that may lead to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis... [ more ]
Soldiers who suffer TBIs often return to combat
– 5/14/2013U.S. soldiers who suffer concussions frequently reenter the combat field before recovering... [ more ]
CDC reports that arthritis patients need to walk more
– 5/13/2013A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that many patients with arthritis, a common orthopaedic problem, do not walk enough... [ more ]
Additional Research & Education news & articles:
- Distal fracture in young men may lead to later bone fragility – 5/10/2013
- Smoking may raise RA risk in women, study shows – 5/10/2013
- Study shows that fat cells may lead to RA – 5/9/2013
- Bone shape may predict knee arthritis – 5/8/2013
- Study shows that obesity increases risk of knee OA in women – 5/6/2013