Bones: How Well Will Your Bones Hold Up?

Scans and other tests can help determine who is at risk for osteoporosis, hip fractures and other bone problems.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/health/13bones.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By TARA PARKER-POPE

Genetic Link in Ailment of Bones

Researchers have identified two common genetic mutations that increase the risk of osteoporosis and related bone fractures, a study says.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/health/research/30bones.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,BYREUTERS

Scientists Identify Two Genes Raising the Risk of Osteoporosis

The mutations were present in 20 percent of women studied, according to a new report.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/science/bones.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By REUTERS