Orthopaedics

03/03/2010 - Bone drug may help breast
Women who are taking a common drug for the health of their bones may also be enjoying unexpected protection against breast cancer, researchers revealed today. More

17/02/2010 - Malaria killed King Tut
The legendary Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen died from malaria and bone disease - not assassination, researchers revealed last night. More

25/01/2010 - Falls and fractures prevented with sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D can reduce the risk of falls among older people in hospital or nursing facilities, according to a new analysis. More

11/01/2010 - Experts give snow shovelling advice
Most Britons have lost the habit of clearing snow - but experts have warned of the risks of illness and injury from doing it without preparation. More

05/01/2010 - Running shoes strain joints - new study
Running shoes may do more damage to the joints than high heels, researchers warned yesterday. More

21/10/2009 - Heart disease link to hip breaks
People who develop heart disease may face an increased risk of suffering from hip fractures, researchers reported last night. More

08/09/2009 - How honey may beat infection
Manuka honey could hold the key to destroying the hospital "super-bug" MRSA, researchers reported yesterday. More

14/08/2009 - Could bones be strengthened by cannabis?
Cannabis may offer protection against bone disease in later life, new research suggests. More

10/07/2009 - Home-based training can prevent ankle sprain
Taking part in a special training programme can help prevent recurrent ankle sprain, new research has found. More

24/06/2009 - Osteoporosis drug monitoring 'unnecessary'
Monitoring women on anti-osteoporosis treatment is a waste of resources, experts say today. More

28/05/2009 - Alternative therapies for back pain - official
Acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy all gained official approval in Britain yesterday as treatments for back pain. More

28/05/2009 - Supplements that boost bones - Vienna conference
People who need to protect the health of their bones need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements together, a European conference heard yesterday. More

06/03/2009 - Moderate drinking protect bones: study
Regular beer and wine consumption may help protect the bones of elderly people, researchers have reported. More

12/12/2008 - Hopes raised for new lupus treatment
A promising new drug is being tested as a treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus - a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. More

02/09/2008 - Warning on joint replacements
Slightly more than one per cent of British hip and knee replacements do not last three years, researchers reported last night. More

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