Men Have A Greater Risk Of Fractures From Falls Than Women: Study
According to the study, the association between previous falls and fracture risk was observed to vary by sex, with men exhibiting higher predictive values compared to women.
Mar 14, 2024, 12:45 PM IST
Hate Story 4 actress Ihana Dhillon suffered seven fractures, recovering well after serious accident!
Ihana met with a very serious accident in August and was in the intensive care unit (ICU) for several days.
Sep 25, 2021, 13:44 PM IST
Deshhit: Doctors used Doll to treat 11-month-old baby
Deshhit: Doctors used Doll to treat 11-month-old baby
Aug 30, 2019, 21:12 PM IST
Device for stroke victims launched
The product is aimed towards neuro-rehabilitation of stroke victims and motor rehabilitation of victims with upper limb motor deficit due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, fracture or frozen.
Aug 09, 2019, 15:49 PM IST
IIT Hyderabad-incubated health startup gets Rs 25 lakh grant
The device that provides rehabilitation therapy for the upper limb through interactive and fun games can help patients suffering from cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury, fracture and frozen shoulder.
Jul 22, 2019, 14:56 PM IST
Married at 18, an accident crippled me: This Baloch girl’s message is life
“I started to question my existence in the world. Why am I even alive,” Muniba Mazari said.
Oct 22, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Major tragedy averted as rail fracture discovered near Unnao
A major tragedy was averted on Thursday when a major crack in the railway track was discovered near Unnao by the villagers, following which the railway authorities were informed.
Aug 03, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
Rajnath Singh suffers leg fracture
The BJP leader was taken to the AIIMS where his leg was plastered, he said.
Jun 18, 2017, 18:01 PM IST
Attention, female runners! Shrinking too much raises chances of stress fracture
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centre study found that female runners who have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 19 are at a higher risk of developing stress fractures than women with a BMI of 19 or higher.
Jun 15, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
World Osteoporosis Day: Things that can weaken your bones!
As women reach menopause their vulnerabilities to osteoporosis go up due to the sudden decrease in levels of oestrogen - a female hormone that protects bones - during this time.
Oct 20, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Kamal Haasan undergoing treatment for fractured leg
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, who was hospitalised after suffering an injury here on Thursday, will continue to undergo treatment in the hospital for two more days, a source said.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Amphibian-inspired drug can boost bone healing
A new drug, inspired by amphibians like salamanders, is being developed to help bones heal faster and better in older people suffering a fracture.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:11 PM IST
Global fracture burden set to double by 2040
By 2040, more than 300 million people will be at high risk of fracture -- double the numbers considered at high risk today -- placing a serious burden on healthcare systems, especially in Asia, new research estimates.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:41 PM IST
Gene responsible for fracture risk identified
An international team of researchers has identified a gene responsible for bone mineral density and fracture risk.
Sep 15, 2015, 12:08 PM IST
