bone disease

Fluoride Opposition: Scientific, Respectable & Growing

nyscof — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:08:56 -0600

Since the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) first issued a statement in August 2007 calling for an end to fluoridation, over 1300 additional professionals signed on as even more evidence emerges to condemn fluoridation. Also, 53 cities rejected fluoridation on election day.

New study shows calcium significantly improves children's bone health

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:30:31 -0500

A recent study published in the journal Bone found that higher intakes of calcium, such as those recommended by the USDA, may significantly improve bone health in children.

Cholesterol-lowering drug boosts bone repair

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:12:52 -0500

Lovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease, has been shown to improve bone healing in an animal model of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The research, reported today in the open access journal BMC Medicine, will be of great interest to NF1 patients and their physicians.

Simple lab test for bone disease linked to risk of death in dialysis patients

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:25:41 -0500

Among patients receiving dialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD), high levels of alkaline phosphatase—a routinely measured laboratory marker of bone disease—may signal an increased risk of death, reports a study in the November Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Farming at young age may lead to bone disease in adulthood

harminka — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:53:17 -0500

Although farm chores are likely to keep young boys in shape and out of trouble, University of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health experts caution that it could be harmful to overall bone health if done too often at a young age.

Steroid-free Medication Lowers Rejection Rate for Kidney Transplants

harminka — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:52:19 -0600