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Osteoporosis, the data

Osteoporosis is a chronic, debilitating disease that makes bones porous and brittle.1 It causes decreases in bone density and quality, weakening of the skeleton, and an increased risk of fractures, particularly of the vertebral bodies, wrist, femur, pelvis, and limbs. osteoporosis can progress asymptomatically to the point of bone fracture.3 Bone is living tissue with… Continua a leggere Osteoporosis, the data

2022-12-28Marketing

Cemented total hip prosthesis

Over the years, but not only, the joints lose elasticity and arthrosis phenomena can occur which cause pain, up to a poor mobility of the patient. In these cases, a hip prosthesis similar to the one visible in the radiograph to the side is used. The procedure itself is quite simple and takes about an… Continua a leggere Cemented total hip prosthesis

2022-12-28Marketing

Diagnosing diabetes from the eye

Researchers at Aston University (Birmingham, UK), are carrying out a unique study of its kind to detect the onset of diabetes early from the eye . The study, in the process of recruiting volunteers, will subject people to a cardiovascular test, a vision and eye pressure test and a blood test. Dr. Doina Gherghel, who… Continua a leggere Diagnosing diabetes from the eye

2022-12-28Marketing

Stem cell transplant to treat diabetes

Medical science is increasingly aiming at the prevention and repair of the defect at the origin of the disease, according to a new philosophy aimed at intervening further upstream of the pathogenic process than on the final effects with devices or treatments aimed at mitigating rather than definitively curing a disease, such as diabetes. Confirmations… Continua a leggere Stem cell transplant to treat diabetes

2022-12-28Marketing

Botox for the nose

In an article last week, we talked about botulinum toxin for purely clinical use, in neuromuscular pathologies, for which treatment guidelines have just been defined. By now Botox is widely and easily used especially in cosmetic surgery and not only for wrinkles but also for touch-ups on the nose , through micro-injections with which the… Continua a leggere Botox for the nose

2008-05-17Marketing

Botox injections

Botox is the best-known trade name of the pharmacological preparation that uses botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, as an active ingredient, for face lifting . Botulinum toxin is a double-chain polypeptide, with one 100 kDa chain disulfide-linked to another 50 kDa chain. The light chain is a protease enzyme… Continua a leggere Botox injections

2008-01-28Marketing