A new study found that chemical citrate, merged with water, creates a viscous fluid between the nano-scale crystals of bone that acts as a shock absorber, allowing more flexibility within the bone. Using a combination of NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction,…
Day: March 25, 2014
Viscous fluid in bone absorbs shock, allows flexibility
A new study found that chemical citrate, merged with water, creates a viscous fluid between the nano-scale crystals of bone that acts as a shock absorber, allowing more flexibility within the bone. Using a combination of NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction,…
Low back pain accounts for one-third of work-related disabilities
Low back pain linked to workplace factors accounted for one-third of all work-related disabilities, according to recently published study results. Researchers determined estimates of relative risk from a meta-analysis of relevant published literature, as part of the Global Burden of…