Osteoporosis
Plant compound quercetin may prevent bone destruction in rheumatoid arthritis
Quercetin could be used to counter the bone destructive processes of rheumatoid arthritis (alongside mainstream treatment), scientists highlight in The Journal of Medicinal Food. Continue reading
Tart cherry may prevent bone loss but more research is needed
Tart cherry could be used to protect against future fragility fractures in people who have chronic inflammation, a team reports in Nutrients. Continue reading
Postcode lottery for grants that improve lives of people with arthritis
A new independent report has found that the application process for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is outdated, overly complex and involves excessive waiting times. This means that many people with arthritis are missing out on home aids and adaptations that enable them to live independently.Identification of over 500 genetic determinants will lead to new osteoporosis treatments
A new “atlas” of genetic influences on osteoporosis provides exciting opportunities for the development of drugs to prevent or treat osteoporosis, a research group explains in Nature Genetics. Continue reading
Physical exercise reverses functional decline in the over-75s says new study
A research project highlights the vital part that a personal exercise plan can play in the quality of life of older people, a team reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Continue reading
