Bone fracture

Medimaps Group Announces Partnership With OsteoSys to Bring Trabecular Bone Score to Korea’s Leading Bone Densitometry Platform

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Giovedì, Novembre 24, 2022
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OsteoSys is the leading Bone Mineral Densitometer brand in Korea and the third largest supplier of DXA scanning equipment worldwide.

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  • OsteoSys is the leading Bone Mineral Densitometer brand in Korea and the third largest supplier of DXA scanning equipment worldwide.
  • The agreement expands worldwide access to Medimaps technology to clinicians in countries throughout southeast Asia, Europe, and South America.
  • Bone structure is just as important as bone mineral density (BMD) when diagnosing and treating osteoporosis, said Dr. Young-bok AHN, CEO and founder of OsteoSys.
  • Medimaps Groups TBS iNsight works alongside BMD and clinical risk factors to analyze bone micro-architecture as an assessment of bone quality.

Research to Mend Broken Bones, Test Implantable Devices, and Inspire Future Explorers on Next Mission to International Space Station

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Lunedì, Novembre 14, 2022
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The Houston Methodist Research Institute will test an implantable drug delivery device that can be operated remotely to enable the controlled distribution of therapeutics inside the human body.

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  • The Houston Methodist Research Institute will test an implantable drug delivery device that can be operated remotely to enable the controlled distribution of therapeutics inside the human body.
  • Among them are a fleet of MixStix experiments in the areas of crystal growth, plant biology, physics, and microbial research.
  • To learn more about all ISS National Lab payloads on this mission, please visit the SpaceX CRS-26 mission overview page .
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    About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
    The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth.

CurvaFix Receives FDA Clearance for Smaller-diameter, Intramedullary Implant for Pelvic Fracture Fixation

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Martedì, Novembre 1, 2022
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Both smaller high-impact trauma patients and petite fragility fracture patients should benefit from this new, sleeker, curved implant.

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  • Both smaller high-impact trauma patients and petite fragility fracture patients should benefit from this new, sleeker, curved implant.
  • This is a key milestone in our mission to simplify pelvic fracture fixation surgery for orthopedic trauma surgeons and to help patients mobilize soon after surgery.
  • The CurvaFix IM system simplifies pelvic fracture fixation surgery with a fast, easy, repeatable, minimally invasive procedure.
  • The CurvaFix IM Implant has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Santhera Announces Half-Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Lunedì, Ottobre 31, 2022
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In August 2022, JAMA Neurology published the positive 24-week results from the pivotal VISION-DMD study evaluating vamorolone in patients with DMD compared to placebo and prednisone [2].

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  • In August 2022, JAMA Neurology published the positive 24-week results from the pivotal VISION-DMD study evaluating vamorolone in patients with DMD compared to placebo and prednisone [2].
  • In the first half-year 2022, Santhera reported net revenue from contracts with customers of CHF6.3 million (H1-2021: CHF4.5 million).
  • In February 2022, Santhera fully repaid its senior unsecured convertible bonds (2017/22 Bonds) with a remainder amount of CHF13.9 million.
  • CEO Dario Eklund, CFO Andrew Smith and CMO Shabir Hasham, MD, will discuss the 2022 half-year financial results and comment on ongoing corporate developments.

Green Science Alliance Developed 3D Printable Biodegradable Plastic (PLA) / Hydroxyapatite Composite Material for Artificial Bone, Culture Cell Scaffold, Regenerative Medicine

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 26, 2022
Bone fracture, Osteosarcoma, Degenerative disease, PLA, Titanium, Regenerative medicine, Risk, Bone, Collagen, Cell proliferation, Osteomyelitis, Technology, Phosphorus, 3D printing, Silk, Ceramic

For these reasons, Dr. Ryohei Mori, Daiki Tanaka, Hirohisa Iwabayashi at Green Science Alliance have developed 3D printable PLA / Hydroxyapatite composite material to meet these demands and expectation.

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  • For these reasons, Dr. Ryohei Mori, Daiki Tanaka, Hirohisa Iwabayashi at Green Science Alliance have developed 3D printable PLA / Hydroxyapatite composite material to meet these demands and expectation.
  • For this purpose, we can also expect same PLA / hydroxyapatite composite material to improve bone tissue, culture cell development because they contain hydroxyapatite.
  • Green Science Alliance is also planning to prepare biodegradable resin and some functional materials including -TCP (-tricalcium phosphate: this material has higher bone substitution ability then hydroxyapatite), collagen etc.
  • The company will keep challenging for creating high quality biomaterials for bone tissue replacement, regeneration medicine such as scaffold, and for cell culture etc.

Recipients Of 2022 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award Announced

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Giovedì, Ottobre 20, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans. The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight the importance of bone health and the osteoporosis crisis in the U.S., and the work by national leaders to advance improvements in bone health policy.

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  • The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of our national award to recognize Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans.
  • The 2022 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award winners are:
    Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): Senator Capito is one of the lead sponsors of the bipartisan legislation, S. 1943, the Increasing Access to Osteoporosis Testing for Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2021.
  • Congress needs to prioritize bone health on our nation's healthcare agenda, and pass legislation to improve bone health awareness, screening and care.

On World Osteoporosis Day, take five steps to better bone health

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Giovedì, Ottobre 20, 2022
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NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on people of all ages to be proactive in taking steps for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.

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  • NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on people of all ages to be proactive in taking steps for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
  • IOF recommends a five step approach to better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
  • Discuss bone health with your doctor and don't hesitate to ask for assessment and care if you are at risk.
  • World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20, calls for global action to fight osteoporosis and related fractures.

On World Osteoporosis Day, take five steps to better bone health

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Giovedì, Ottobre 20, 2022
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NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on people of all ages to be proactive in taking steps for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.

Key Points: 
  • NYON, Switzerland, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on World Osteoporosis Day, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) calls on people of all ages to be proactive in taking steps for better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
  • IOF recommends a five step approach to better bone health and osteoporosis prevention.
  • Discuss bone health with your doctor and don't hesitate to ask for assessment and care if you are at risk.
  • World Osteoporosis Day, marked on October 20, calls for global action to fight osteoporosis and related fractures.

Three Ways To Step Up Your Bone Health in Honor of World Osteoporosis Day on October 20th

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Giovedì, Ottobre 6, 2022
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YUBA CITY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Osteoporosis Day, Sunsweet Growers is reminding consumers to step up for bone health by adding bone-supporting foods and healthy activities to their everyday routine. Sunsweet is an official partner of World Osteoporosis Day, a globally recognized observance on October 20th organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to educate the public about the importance of bone health.

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  • YUBA CITY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Osteoporosis Day, Sunsweet Growers is reminding consumers to step up for bone health by adding bone-supporting foods and healthy activities to their everyday routine.
  • Sunsweet is an official partner of World Osteoporosis Day, a globally recognized observance on October 20th organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to educate the public about the importance of bone health.
  • Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to become weak and brittle, which increases the risk of them breaking.
  • Here are three ways to step up for bone health:
    Multiple research studies have shown that prunes are an important food-based option to support bone health across the lifespan.

CurvaFix Announces Participation in Orthopaedic Trauma Association Industry Sessions

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Giovedì, Ottobre 6, 2022
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CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced participation in the Industry Sessions of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ) 38th Annual Meeting, Oct. 12-15 in Tampa, Fl, highlighting the expanding use of the CurvaFix IM Implant by industry-leading surgeons for both fragility and high-impact fractures of the pelvis.

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  • CurvaFix, Inc ., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced participation in the Industry Sessions of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association ( OTA ) 38th Annual Meeting, Oct. 12-15 in Tampa, Fl, highlighting the expanding use of the CurvaFix IM Implant by industry-leading surgeons for both fragility and high-impact fractures of the pelvis.
  • Panelist Matthew P. Gardner, M.D., an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at the Springfield Clinic, Springfield, Ill., will discuss the multiple patients he has treated using the CurvaFix IM Implant, highlighting surgical utility and potential benefits.
  • I used the CurvaFix Implant in Trans-Sacral-Trans-Iliac fashion over the guidewire within the dysmorphic S1 corridor to stabilize the patient.
  • CurvaFix is a trademark of CurvaFix, Inc., registered in the U.S.
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