Health News Archives
Fractures
Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Signs that you might be at risk
Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
People who undergo the surgery are usually happy they did, study finds
Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
Studies suggest an increased fracture risk in people who take the medications
Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run
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
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