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Hip Fracture Odds Rise With Women's Age
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 16:00
Menopause also plays a role, but a lesser one than age, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Aging: Misc

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Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 16:00
Risks for breaks rise if a brother or sister has heart failure or stroke, study finds,
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Genetics, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Type 2 Diabetes Drug May Increase Fracture Risk
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 06:00
Study adds to evidence of possible link between thiazolidinediones and bone fractures, researchers say.
News Topics : Fractures, Drugs: Misc, Diabetes: Type II, Diabetes: Misc

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Best Option for Fractured Nose Varies by Patient
Mon Sep 21, 2009, 16:00
Good results seen with both open surgery and minimally invasive techniques, study finds.
News Topics : Nose Surgery, Fractures, Ear / Nose / Throat

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Let Orthopedic Surgery Wait Until Morning When Possible
Mon Sep 07, 2009, 09:00
More minor complications seen with 'after-hours' procedures, study finds.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Hospitals, Fractures, Emergencies / First Aid, Doctors

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Kickoff, Punting Take a Toll
Sun Sep 06, 2009, 09:00
In high school football, most severe injuries occur then, study finds.
News Topics : Sports Medicine, Kids: Misc, Fractures, Exercise: Football

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Health Tip: Who's at Greater Risk of Hip Fracture?
Wed Aug 26, 2009, 09:00
Factors that can make you more vulnerable
News Topics : Fractures, Artificial Hips

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Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Tue Aug 18, 2009, 12:00
Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Pain, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Kids: Misc, Hospitals, Fractures, Emergencies / First Aid, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men
Fri Aug 14, 2009, 17:00
Testing for estradiol, testosterone and SHBG could predict those at risk, expert says.
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Men's Problems: Misc, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Male, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Aging: Misc

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Stroke Doubles Risk of Hip, Thigh Fractures
Thu Aug 06, 2009, 16:00
Preventive measures urgently needed, researcher says.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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With a Broken Hip Comes Higher Risk for Dying
Tue Aug 04, 2009, 12:00
Expert warns that consequences of osteoporosis go far beyond weak bones.
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Fractures, Death & Dying: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Aging: Misc

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47,000 Elderly Hurt in Walker, Cane Mishaps Each Year
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 14:00
Older women most often the victims of these falls, CDC says.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Fractures, Centers for Disease Control, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Aging: Misc

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Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 14:00
In older women, annual measurements are unnecessary, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Osteoporosis, Menopause / Postmenopause, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Might Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Fractures?
Thu Jun 11, 2009, 12:00
Small study finds nearly double the normal rate of broken bones.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Weight Loss, Surgery: Misc, Overweight / Underweight, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
Fri Jun 05, 2009, 19:00
But study found diabetes drug didn't increase chances of heart disease, death.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Fractures, Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Drugs

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Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 12:00
But benefits still outweigh risks for patients who rely on them, experts say.
News Topics : Stomach Trouble, Heartburn / GERD / Indigestion, Gastrointestinal Problems, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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More Faces Being Spared in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Mon May 18, 2009, 16:00
Researchers point to safer vehicles as reason for fewer fractures.
News Topics : Travel Safety: Truck Or Full-Size Van, Travel Safety: Subcompact Or Compact, Travel Safety: Sport/Utility Vehicle, Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Travel Safety: Misc, Travel Safety: Midsize Car Or Minivan, Fractures

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Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries
Sat May 02, 2009, 09:00
Stress on muscle, bone behind severity of damage, longer recovery, study finds.
News Topics : Sprains, Safety: Child, Overweight Kids, Overweight / Underweight, Obesity, Kids: Misc, Injuries, Hospitals, Fractures, Emergencies / First Aid, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment
Mon Apr 27, 2009, 09:00
Men on hormone-lowering therapy may require close monitoring, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Men's Problems: Misc, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Male, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Fractures, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Slow-Healing Bones May Get Boost From Drug
Tue Apr 14, 2009, 09:00
Full-fledged study will test effect on healing time and pain reduction.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Fractures, Clinical Trials, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Aging: Misc