Older women and men experience increasing rates of hip fracture because of the age-related acceleration in bone loss. David Goltzman and colleagues studied a large cohort of Canadians and found that antiresorptive medication attenuates this loss. The authors found that even among women aged 50-54, the range within which the greatest bone loss was noted, the rate was only 1.3% per year. This finding is consistent with rates of loss reported among women in other longitudinal studies.

Older women and men experience increasing rates of hip fracture because of the age-related acceleration in bone loss. David Goltzman and colleagues studied a large cohort of Canadians and found that antiresorptive medication attenuates this loss. The authors found that even among women aged 50-54, the range within which the greatest bone loss was noted, the rate was only 1.3% per year. This finding is consistent with rates of loss reported among women in other longitudinal studies.

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GPs are prescribing anti-psychotic drugs to dementia patients despite a safety warning, the BBC learns.

Infection and Cancer - Intervention is Key AllAfrica.com, Washington - 10 hours ago

Erickson Retirement Communities, one of the nation's leading developers of full-service retirement communities, has launched an innovative Brain Fitness Program ™ in two of its campuses. A total of three 8-week Brain Fitness Programs™ will be offered to residents of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois.

Erickson Retirement Communities, one of the nation's leading developers of full-service retirement communities, has launched an innovative Brain Fitness Program ™ in two of its campuses. A total of three 8-week Brain Fitness Programs™ will be offered to residents of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois.

Cancer Patients' Art Therapy Hartford Courant, United States - 9 hours ago

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced yesterday its commitment to donate 60 million doses of H5N1 vaccine to the World Health Organization (WHO) over 3 years for the establishment of an H5N1 vaccine global stockpile. "The H5N1 virus is currently circulating in some of thepoorest regions of the world and an outbreak of pandemic influenza would mostlikely hit populations living in areas with limited access to vaccines.

QuatRx Pharmaceuticals announced detailed primary endpoint results from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of Ophena(TM) (ospemifene tablets) to treat postmenopausal women with symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, a common condition associated with menopause. The study successfully met all four co-primary endpoints.

Some British women are in denial when it comes to the menopause, according to results of a new survey released. They are also failing to recognise the discreet early symptoms leading to a possible delay in seeking essential advice and treatment.1 The research reveals that a staggering one in ten women are unaware that the menopause is a naturally occurring event affecting all women as they enter midlife.

Old muscle got a shot of youthful vigor in a stem cell experiment by bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, setting the path for research on new treatments for age-related degenerative conditions such as muscle atrophy or Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.In a new study published in an advanced online issue of the journal Nature, researchers identified two key regulatory pathways that control how well adult stem cells repair and replace damaged tissue.

Two in three believe 'social care is in 'crisis'The results of a Help the Aged poll released today show that 59 per cent of people intend to vote for a political party that prioritises social care for older people at the next election. * Key issues around adult social care such as the gap between care and provision and quality of life in care homes have generated considerable debate in recent months.

Old muscle got a shot of youthful vigor in a stem cell experiment by bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, setting the path for research on new treatments for age-related degenerative conditions such as muscle atrophy or Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.In a new study published in an advanced online issue of the journal Nature, researchers identified two key regulatory pathways that control how well adult stem cells repair and replace damaged tissue.

Two in three believe 'social care is in 'crisis'The results of a Help the Aged poll released today show that 59 per cent of people intend to vote for a political party that prioritises social care for older people at the next election. * Key issues around adult social care such as the gap between care and provision and quality of life in care homes have generated considerable debate in recent months.

Nigeria: Why Cancer is on the Rise in Nigeria AllAfrica.com, Washington - 7 hours ago The burden of cancer in Nigeria is appreciable.

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Death rates from cancer are higher among people living in the north than the rest of England, research shows.

A campaign warning young people about the consequences of binge-drinking is launched by ministers.

Estrogen therapy may limit stroke damage if started close to, but not long after reproductive cycles are over, according to a new animal study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.