Tag: fracture
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University of Southampton MRC LEC researcher contributes to major global study of hip fracture epidemiology
Professor Cyrus Cooper co-authored comprehensive review of worldwide hip fracture secular trends, associated mortality and rates of post-fracture osteoporosis treatment. Of all osteoporosis-related fractures, hip fractures cause the most morbidity with reported mortality rates up to 20-24% in the first year after a hip fracture. Loss of function and independence among survivors is profound, with…
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Fried food chemical linked to worse bone health
People who eat a lot of acrylamide, found in unhealthy food like crisps and chips, have been shown to be more likely to break a bone. A team of researchers, including Prof Cyrus Cooper from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, studied the diet and fractures of thousands of people over eight years. Their results…