Researchers at Fudan University are developing a reconstruction algorithm that enables quantitative bone imaging using ultrasonic computed tomography. (Courtesy: Dean Ta) Osteoporosis is a bone ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A new Fracture Risk Assessment Tool includes information from high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT scans.

You’ve probably been told that having osteoporosis means walking around with bones as fragile as eggshells, constantly at risk of fracturing from the slightest bump or fall. The entire medical ...

Bones form the scaffolding that hold the body together and allow it to move. They also help protect vital organs, store minerals, and provide an environment for creating bone marrow. By adulthood, ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

The foot is an intricate part of the body, consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles. Scientists group the foot’s bones into into the phalanges, tarsal bones, and metatarsal ...

Chewing, or mastication, is thought to impact jawbone structure as bone is continually reconstructed along with alterations in mechanical load. However, the underlying mechanisms are unknown. In a new ...