London: Scientists have developed a new type of immunotherapy that may help treat bone cancer. A treatment developed by researchers at University College London has shown positive results against a type of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is an extremely rare cancer but is the most common type of bone cancer in young people. Currently,…
Beijing: Living in greenery is not only good for the eyes, but it can also reduce the chances of developing weak bones, a study has shown. A study conducted at China’s Central South University found that people who live in greener areas have higher bone density and lower risks of developing bone disease. According to…
London: Bone and muscle diseases are on the rise at an alarming rate and cases are expected to double in the next three decades. According to a new study published in The Lancet Rheumatology Journal, joint, muscle and bone diseases will increase by 115% in the next 30 years. Experts have warned that by 2050,…
File photo A bone marrow transplant is a medical procedure that replaces a patient’s unhealthy bone marrow with cells taken from a healthy donor’s body. This is also called a stem cell transplant. It restores the body’s ability to make red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It is used to treat leukemia, aplastic…
Dr. Ali Al-Samrah celebrates at the hospital after donating bone marrow. Photo courtesy of Social Media. Dr. Ali Al-Samra, an interventional cardiology specialist associated with Florida-based Advent Health, donated his bone marrow to save the life of a young patient. In this regard, the post shared on social media said that this extraordinary act of…
File photo A soup made from bones and its fibers helps strengthen the heart as well as boost immunity against many diseases, but is it really as healthy as it is thought to be? American nutritionist Laura Legos, while discussing the growing trend of keto and paleo diets among people who want to lose weight…
