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Computer Simulations Predict Fracture Risk Thursday, July 03, 2008 - Ehud Rattner Home >> Headlines >> Computer Technology   
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Using a Blue Gene supercomputer, scientists of ETH Zurich and the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory demonstrated the most extensive simulation yet of actual human bone structure. This achievement may lead to better clinical tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a widespread disease that worldwide affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50. (source: ethlife.ethz.ch)
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