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08/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Why are women at greater risk for broken bones? Understanding osteoporosis risk factors
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is characterized by porous and brittle bones. It is one of the leading causes of bone fracture among the elderly and affects people regardless of race and sex. However, women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis than men. In the United States, for example, about eight million out of the […]
09/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
TCM found to decrease risk of bone fracture in osteoporosis patients
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, making them prone to fractures. Bone loss due to osteoporosis often happens without producing any symptoms; people who have fragile bones only find out that they have the disease when a fracture occurs or if they accidentally fall. Treatment for osteoporosis involves taking medications such as biphosphonate or hormone-like […]
08/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds Chinese skullcap herb improves bone health
Bone mineralization is an important process that starts from infancy and continues throughout life. It is an essential part of bone formation and the bone remodeling process. Problems with bone mineralization are directly linked to diseases like rickets in children, osteomalacia in young adults, and osteoporosis in older adults; hence there is considerable scientific interest in the mechanisms […]
07/17/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Vitamin D prevents bone disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease
In a study, researchers from India and the U.K. have found that calcitriol, the most active biological form of vitamin D, can be used to treat mineral bone disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study was published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. The team used a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for […]
06/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review of the chemical constituents and bioactivities of Psoralea corylifolia Linn
In this review, researchers from the University of Macau systematically summarized studies on the chemical constituents and biological activities of Psoralea corylifolia Linn. Their paper was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. P. corylifolia, also known by its common name babchi, is an important medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years. It is […]
06/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cohort study finds decreased incidence of fracture in osteoporosis patients treated with traditional Chinese medicine
In this nationwide, population-based cohort study, researchers from China Medical University in Taiwan investigated the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to decrease the rate of osteoporotic fracture. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers identified osteoporosis cases and selected a comparison group that was frequency-matched according […]
05/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Flavones in Chinese skullcap can improve bone mineralization
In this study, researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in Germany investigated the effect of two flavanoids on the mineralization of primary human osteoblasts after their encapsulation in amorphous calcium polyphosphate (Ca-polyP) microparticles. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers used baicalin (baicalein 7-O-B- d-glucuronic […]
03/04/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Meta-analysis of observational studies suggest tea consumption can improve bone mineral density
Drinking tea can provide the body with many health benefits, one of which is a lower risk of osteoporosis. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that drinking tea can help increase bone mineral density, which may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis. Earlier studies have evaluated […]
01/31/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can whole body vibration help patients with osteogenesis imperfecta?
A systematic review has verified that whole-body vibration would be beneficial for the management of osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. The systematic review, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, indicated that whole body vibration would be especially beneficial in improving mobility and the function of people with […]
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