Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing? High doses of vitamin D may result in a decrease in bone density
When bare skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes Vitamin D, which is needed by our bodies to absorb calcium […]
The association between type 2 diabetes and increased fracture risk is well documented. However, little was known about the possible […] Eggshells can enhance the growth of new, strong bones needed in medical procedures, a team of UMass Lowell researchers has […] UV light damages the DNA of skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer. But this process is counteracted by […] The authors describe how the modern golfer repeatedly experiences minor traumatic injuries to the spine, which over time can result […] A material based on a natural product of bones and citrus fruit, called citrate, provides the extra energy that stem […] There are over six million fractures per year in the U.S. with direct costs in the billions, not to mention […] Scientists have revealed the intricate process that bone cells use to repair themselves after mechanical injury, according to a study […] A technique using umbilical cord blood stem cells could be a promising new approach for repair of cleft palate in […] Researchers at Dartmouth College have found a way to make back surgery safer, faster and more cost effective. MRIs and […]Bone and Spine
Family history of diabetes linked to increased bone mineral density
Eggshells can help grow, heal bones: Discovery could lead to faster recovery from injury, illness
A new mechanism for accessing damaged DNA
How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degeneration
Citrate-based biomaterial fuels bone healing with less rejection
Promising new targeted therapy for acceleration of bone fracture repair: Preliminary results indicate increased bone density, lower toxicity, and reduced healing time
Bone cell response to mechanical force is balance of injury and repair
New technique uses umbilical cord stem cells for early repair of cleft palate
New imaging system makes back surgery safer, faster and less expensive: Dartmouth engineers and physicians develop innovative stereovision system