Sentences with phrase «for development of osteoporosis»

Alcohol also has the potential of impeding the body's ability to regulate and absorb calcium, creating a strong risk factor for the development of osteoporosis.

Blaauw, R. et al. «Risk factors for development of osteoporosis in a South African population.»

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«The microgravity environment of the International Space Station is now being used for myriad lines of research, for example: vaccine development, finding novel molecular targets against drug - resistant pathogens, and testing of molecules to be used against osteoporosis or cancer,» Zea says.

«This new finding may lead to the development of miR - 34a mimics as a new and better treatment for osteoporosis and cancers that metastasize to the bone,» said senior author Dr. Yihong Wan, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and member of the UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center.

The way forward for fracture prevention involves not only the development of better therapies to prevent fracture and easier delivery systems but also improved adoption of existing osteoporosis therapies for patients with prior fractures and minimization of adverse effects, particularly those associated with long - term use.»

Adolescence is the key period for bone development, and poor development at this stage is linked to reduced peak bone mass (the amount of bone mass at the end of the skeletal maturation, around age 30), increased fracture risk and osteoporosis later in life.

Better understanding of mechanisms underlying skeleton development, adult maintenance, and diseases has led in recent years to new and improved treatments for osteoporosis and a few other conditions, but today most skeletal diseases remain untreatable or incompletely treatable.

Enough studies have shown that TRT for bone health is highly beneficial for avoiding worsening bone mineral density and the development of osteoporosis, but without doctors advocating for natural TRT to help the problem, men will continue to suffer with the condition.

Cell energy (of which in their study on bone regeneration creatine played a major role) is important for bone development and maintenance, and therefore directly related to osteoporosis.

Although many believed calcium was the main factor for healthy bones, recent studies have shown magnesium supplementation is just as important for strong healthy bone structures, and to prevent the development of osteoporosis.

Because large amounts of calcium are lost in the urine when magnesium is under supplied, the lack of this nutrient indirectly becomes responsible for much rampant tooth decay, poor bone development, osteoporosis and slow healing of broken bones and fractures.

Radius Health, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery and development of therapeutics for the treatment of osteoporosis and other women's health conditions.

This steroid / hormone is required for optimum health; Vitamin D protects against osteoporosis and helps in absorption and regulation of calcium (needed for bone, muscle, and nerve tissue production and function), ensures proper thyroid function, and assists with blood clotting, metabolism, brain development, insulin production, control of inflammation, and heartbeat rhythm.

Undernourishment in early life, on the other hand, has been associated with higher risks for hypertension, insulin resistance and heart disease, and may play a key role in the development of osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, diabetes and cancer.

These changes are important because both stressors and depression can sensitize the inflammatory response in such a way that they produce heightened responsiveness to stressful events as well as antigen challenge.25, 27,28,60 Furthermore, more frequent or persistent stress - related changes in plasma levels of these key cytokines have broad implications for health; elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines have been linked to a variety of age - related disease, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, and frailty and functional decline.29 Moreover, inflammatory activation can enhance development of depressive symptoms.30, 31 Thus, relationships characterized by hostility, repeated conflicts, and heightened IL - 6 levels could have negative consequences for both physical and mental health.