Gout, also called crystal-induced
Uric acid is a substance that normally forms when the body breaks down waste products (called purines). Uric acid is...
What is a Bone Density Test? How does the doctor choose where to scan you (wrist, ankle, hip)? What is the difference between this and a... Read more »
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal... Read more »
Wouldn't it be fantastic if we could slow or even stop the progression of osteoporosis? Well the Best Bones ForeverTM web site, under the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Bone graft material is used whenever there's a need for extra bone to support a fracture site or defect in the bone. It's easily available (taken... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Ligament injuries in the knee often have an effect on other parts of the knee. Upon impact, the surfaces of the knee joint may slam into one another,... Read more »
Light colored beer may be good for your bones, researchers say. A study at the University of California found that the dietary silicon found in beer... Read more »
The osteoporosis medication Forteo appears to help bone fractures heal more quickly, researchers say. Researchers gave the drug to 145 people who had... Read more »
According to Israeli researchers, depression may harm the bones as well as the mind. A meta-analysis of 23 studies on 2,327 people found that people... Read more »