11 October 2017

One minute of running per day associated with better bone health in women

A single minute of exercise each day is linked to better bone health in women, new research shows. Scientists from...

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9 October 2017

European Project BONE: Eliminating the need for repeat surgery

A European transnational consortium led by Maastricht University (UM) will spend the next four years developing innovative bone implants. These...

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29 September 2017

Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases

New research from the University of Liverpool, published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal, shows a strong link between childhood...

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26 September 2017

Scientists develop patch which could improve healing and reduce scarring

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new gel patch prototype that could speed up the healing of...

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22 September 2017

Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis

A novel cartilage degeneration algorithm can predict the progression of osteoarthritis in individual patients, according to new research from the...

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20 September 2017

Hip fracture can be deadly, Australian study shows

Hip fracture is a major public health problem, associated with high morbidity and mortality, and high costs to the healthcare...

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18 September 2017

Largest ever genetic study marks likely osteoporosis treatment target

Scientists are honing in on a potential treatment for osteoporosis, after performing the largest ever genetic study of the common age-related...

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8 September 2017

Tiny bubbles can help heal broken bones

Researchers have developed tiny bubbles used as an alternative to bone grafts that could help alleviate the long-term hospitalisation, disability,...

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