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Newly prescribed sleeping pills double risk of hip fracture
Older people newly prescribed sleeping pills such as Z-drugs have twice the risk of a hip fracture in the first two weeks compared with non-users, says a study in PLOS-ONE. Continue reading
Rheumatoid arthritis patients at greater risk of atherosclerosis – latest study
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty material inside the arteries, experts explain in Scientific Reports. Continue reading
Psoriatic arthritis linked with diabetes and other endocrine disorders
Psoriatic arthritis is linked to diabetes, Cushing disease, hypothyroidism and osteoporosis, according to a recent analysis in The Journal of Rheumatology. Continue reading
Women at highest genetic risk of fracture benefit most from hormone therapy
Genetics are key to hormone therapy that lowers the risk of broken bones in older women, says research in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
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Human-derived cartilage cells are printed, implanted and induced to grow – groundbreaking research
3D-bioprinted cartilage cells have been successfully implanted in an exciting new study, scientists report in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. The research represents a step towards making it possible to repair damage to cartilage seen in osteoarthritis. Continue reading
