Health News Archives
Fractures
Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports
Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures
In some cases, bones don't heal as they should, experts note
Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures
But one expert says there's a hitch: Kids can take them off
Male Partner Violence Hurts Women’s Health Worldwide
WHO study finds aftereffects reverberate long after the incidents
Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures
Vertebroplasty shows benefit in study of those with spinal afflictions
Vitamin D May Curb Falls in High-Risk Older Women
Supplementation tied to a 23% reduced risk of falling in winter, spring
Minor Leg Injuries Might Boost Blood Clot Risk
Simple damage such as sprain or muscle rupture raised venous thrombosis odds, study says
Bone Density Tests Do Predict Women’s Fracture Risk
Largest, longest study ever supports screening and prevention of osteoporosis
Sticking With Meds Lowers Elderly Fracture Risk
Skipping osteoporosis drugs is top risk factor for injury, study finds
Health Tip: Help Prevent Stress Fractures
Take some precautions
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