USC School Of Dentistry Researchers Uncover Link Between Osteoporosis Drugs And Jaw Infection
A group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it has identified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treat osteoporosis. Microbial biofilms, a mix of bacteria and sticky extracellular material, are causing jaw tissue infections in patients taking bisphosphonate drugs, said Parish Sedghizadeh, lead researcher and assistant clinical professor at the USC School of Dentistry.
Glitazones Could Increase Risk Of Bone Fractures
New research claims that people with diabetes who take glitazones could be at increased risk of bone fractures. The study found that people taking one of the eight glitazones for 12 to 18 months were at almost double the risk of a fracture, particularly of the hip or wrist, and those taking one of the drugs for more than two years were almost three times the risk.
Patients Treated For Chronic Tendinosis With TOPAZ R Highly Satisfied Study Shows
ArthroCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ARTC), a leader in developing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical products, announced results from its five-year study evaluating the effectiveness of the TOPAZ MicroDebrider to treat common tendon disorders, and concluded patients who had the minimally invasive procedure were highly satisfied with the procedure and continue to experience pain relief.
Synexus Increases Osteoporosis Clinical Trial Capacity
Synexus has significantly increased its capacity to recruit and run global osteoporosis trials by increasing the number of DEXA scanners at its hub sites by a third. According to the American College of Radiology the DEXA scan is the most reliable way of identifying osteoporosis and is the best test for measuring bone mineral density [ [1]].
Smith Nephew Endoscopy Launches The FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor For Shoulder Repair
Smith & Nephew's (NYSE:SNN; LSE:SN) Endoscopy Division announced the launch of the FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor, a system used to attach rotator cuff tissue to bone in the shoulder.The anchor is among products featured at the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Spring Meeting, which began in Washington, D.
Lippincott Williams Wilkins Launches New Journal: Current Orthopaedic Practice
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, has launched a new journal for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon, Current Orthopaedic Practice (COP). The new journal is an evolution of Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, a review journal published by LWW since 1990.
Osteotech's Plexur P TM Receives FDA Clearance As Bone Void Filler And Bone Graft Extender In Spine
Osteotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTE), a leader in the emerging field of biologic solutions for regenerative medicine, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has cleared its 510(k) submission for the Plexur P(TM) Biocomposite for use in spinal applications as a bone void filler and as a bone graft extender.
Depuy Spine Introduces New Vertigraft R VG1 R Cervical Allograft - Shaped To Align With Anatomy, Freeze-Dried For Easy Storage
DePuy Spine, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, announced the launch of the VERTIGRAFT VG1 CERVICAL ALLOGRAFT, an innovative bio-implant for anterior cervical fusion surgery designed to align with the spinal anatomy for maximum stability and freeze-dried for easy storage.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, May 6, 2008
Study Finds Little Difference in Osteoporosis Drugs for Preventing FracturesA study of pharmacy records of 43, 135 people who began to take osteoporosis drugs between 2000 and 2005 found 1, 051 nonvertebral fractures within 12 months and no large differences in fracture risk between those who took risedronate, raloxifene, and alendronate (Article, p.
Simulating Surgery To Reduce Implant Complications
A computer simulation breakthrough could mean fewer medical complications and better surgical outcomes for patients undergoing hip, knee or spinal implant surgery.Each year surgeons across Europe perform a staggering 900, 000 hip, knee and spinal implant operations.