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Shock-absorbing 'goo' discovered in bone

Written by | 8 Apr 2014

Latest research shows that the chemical citrate – a by-product of natural cell metabolism – is mixed with water to create a viscous fluid that is trapped between… read more.

First real-life study finds Xpert test improves TB diagnosis

Written by | 12 Mar 2014

“Despite already being rolled-out in many countries, our study is the first to look at the feasibility of the Xpert test in a real-life clinical setting in southern… read more.

ACR/ARHP 2013 Report – Triple DMARDs tops methotrexate in early rheumatoid arthritis

Written by | 21 Nov 2013

by Bruce Sylvester – Combined use of three DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) for recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more effective than methotrexate monotherapy, researchers reported at the American… read more.

Osteo Rx combo betters alternatives

Written by | 17 May 2013

Most currently available osteoporosis drugs like denosumab are antiresorptive: they curb bone loss by blocking the action of cells that break down bone (osteoclasts) during the normal process… read more.

AATS Report 2013 – CT superior to chest X-ray for lung cancer

Written by | 13 May 2013

Greater sensitivity, with lower radiation dose, allows for faster treatment, reported at 93rd AATS Annual Meeting.  Lung cancer is associated with very high mortality, in part because it… read more.

Maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy have no effect on offspring’s bone health in later life

Written by | 8 May 2013

by Bruce Sylvester – taken from The Lancet – Results from a new retrospective study of data from a large mother-child population in the UK suggest that maternal… read more.

Mg may be as important as Ca for kids

Written by | 7 May 2013

Study shows magnesium intake, absorption significantly associated with bone density in children.  Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to… read more.

A new method for more accurate assessment of osteoporosis

Written by | 10 Dec 2012

  Laser-based measurements are proving to be a promising method for the assessment of osteoporosis. The team led by Professor Jussi Timonen has developed an ultrasound technique that… read more.

‘Fitness and fatness’: Not all obese people have the same prognosis

Written by | 31 Oct 2012

Second study sheds light on the ‘obesity paradox’ People can be obese but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease… read more.

'Fitness and fatness': Not all obese people have the same prognosis

Written by | 31 Oct 2012

Second study sheds light on the ‘obesity paradox’ People can be obese but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease… read more.

Obese persons with excess visceral fat have increased risk of diabetes

Written by | 26 Oct 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – Obese persons with excess visceral fat appear to be at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes,

ITS 2012 Report – Difficult donor issues in the time of donor shortages

Written by | 5 Oct 2012

by Maria Dalby – Introduction – In many ways waiting lists to receive an organ transplantation look very much the same today as they did a decade ago… read more.

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