New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures
ATLANTA, November 3, 2022 — Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, ...
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Hip fractures will nearly double worldwide by 2050; researchers cite urgent need for better prevention and care, especially for men and the very old
The following information is embargoed until September 9 at 1:15 PM CDT Austin, Texas, USA (September 9, 2022) — Osteoporotic hip ...
Invest to protect against the growing tide of fractures, urges IOF
This Global Week of Action on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), from September 5-11, 2022, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) joins the NCD Alliance to ...
Anterior displacement of tibial spine fractures, does anatomic reduction matter?
(Colorado Springs, Colo. Thursday, July 14 at 1:15 pm)—Young patients who undergo surgery for displaced tibial spine fractures and who ...
Spinal fractures in the elderly are preventable with simple X-rays
Among older people, vertebral compression fractures are very common, and those with such fractures are at high risk of incurring ...
Using AI to predict bone fractures in cancer patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As medicine continues to embrace machine learning, a new study suggests how scientists may use artificial intelligence ...
Image-based mechanical simulations improve accuracy in gauging healing progress of bone fractures
When you first break a bone, the body sends out an inflammatory response, and cells begin to form a hematoma ...
Machine learning outperforms clinical experts in classifying hip fractures
A new machine learning process designed to identify and classify hip fractures has been shown to outperform human clinicians. Credit: ...
Two early career awards to investigate fractures and cracking behaviors of additively manufactured metals
Watching a 3D printer at work can be mesmerizing. Guided by a digital data file, the machinery moves rhythmically back ...
Study finds artificial intelligence accurately detects fractures on x-rays, alert human readers
(Boston)—Emergency room and urgent care clinics are typically busy and patients often have to wait many hours before they can ...
Patient-specific plates may help heal collarbone fractures
Fractures of the clavicle, or collarbone, are common. Unfortunately, current fixation plates that are used to surgically stabilize these fractures ...